
Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC, but fit issues & poor Windows support.

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I got it earlier today and tried it after EQing it during my gym session and honestly it was amazing, my previous buds were the Space Travel and for its price it’s amazing but the H3 is definitely an upgrade. My main downside with the space travel was that it wasn’t very powerful even at full volume while using bass boost, however the H3 is definitely not lacking in that. The sound quality was also a noticeable upgrade. I’m very happy with it
Hey! From the way you described it, seems like they're in handsfree mic mode (am-radio style). What device are you using them with? They can be shouty and brittle in the upper mids hence I EQed that out.
If you don't need good ANC, mic and you want purely for sound quality, FiiO FW5 for 70$ and soundpeats H3 for 100$ on Aliexpress currently.
I absolutely love my Soundpeats H3 because of how good they sound, and I can't go back to my Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Even though.... The app sucks The touch controls suck The ambient mode is bad The case is total cheap ass (the lid broke off and I had to super glue it back on) BUT They fit substantially better than my Samsung buds, and the sound quality is out of this world for the price. Worth it!
Personally I find the H3 have a really good deep ear fit and seal. You may get better sound quality with foam tips, but with the default fit and sound quality, I have felt no need to upgrade.
For noise cancellation bose qc ultra gen 2 for sound quality go for soundpeats h3
I see. I have the OnePlus buds 4, Earfun Air pro 4, Soundpeats H3, Bose Quietcomfort 2024. The ANC on OnePlus Buds 4 is quite good. Not sure about the tube though. My usage is more towards office noise. The ANC works great with office noise. But the best ANC among the 4 earbuds is Bose Quietcomfort 2024.
Try the soundpeats H3. Kinda good sound for the price. OnePlus buds 4 have better ANC and comparable sound (but Soundpeats H3 is slightly better)
Just saying, if you're looking for something well rounded, the H3 isn't it. Poor battery life, ok-ish ANC, mic isn't great, app is sluggish. Only thing it does well is the sound, best appreciated in a quiet environment. Best to get the H3 during a sale. I got mine at around $63.

Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC, but fit issues & poor Windows support.

OnePlus
Buds 4
Budget ANC king, but no wireless charging & windy transparency fails.

Beats (Apple)
Fit Pro
Workout secure, Apple-friendly, but wing-tips tear and case feels cheap.

Anker Soundcore
Sport X20
Value workout buds, secure fit, but connectivity can be iffy.

EarFun
Air Pro 4
Budget champ with great sound/ANC, but transparency has static.

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