SoundPeats Capsule3 Pro: LDAC, 6 microphones, TRANSPARENT design and much more for €50 – They are the real Killer AIRPODS
SoundPeats is a company that we now know for the quality/price ratio of its products, specifically earphones and which with its Capsule3 Pro pleasantly surprised me, again I would add. Among the enormous abundance of models available on Amazon, where it is difficult to navigate, today we are talking about the SoundPeats Capsule3 Pro, which among many things will capture you with a breathtaking design, exposing all their technology.
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The sales package is quite standard, including a USB/USB-C cable for charging, two pairs of additional rubber tips (sizes S and L, while size M is already mounted) and an instruction manual which also includes the Italian language .
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
Both earphones and cases are made of plastic, with good construction quality, but the design definitely stands out due to the use of transparent plastic, remotely inspired by the Nothing Ear, but also offering solidity and good workmanship, which is also evident from the hinge of the lid which keeps it firmly in its position, even following jolts. Then there is the resistance to liquids, with IPX4 certification, allowing you to use the audio gadget even during sporting activities or while conversing in a light rain. In any case, if you don't like the flair of the transparent color (available in smoke or white), you can also find the black or white variant.
Another particularity of the case goes to the "decoration" of the case and earphones, by means of IML technology, or "In-Mold Labeling", a decoration system that allows you to personalize the articles directly during moulding, thus defining, objects more resistant to wear than silk-screen printing and painting. The case is small and compact and really fits into any pocket. The earphones have a rather standard shape and are quite light (only 5 grams per earphone while the case with relative earphones weighs 48 grams) and, above all, very comfortable.
The drivers are 12 mm capable of reproducing frequencies from 20 Hz to 40 KHz. By default the audio profile is well balanced without distortions or predominant bass or mid/highs and the volume is decidedly generous. In any case, through the companion app, available for both Android and iOS, there is the possibility of equalizing the sound by drawing on presets, or we can choose a personalized equalization curve but not a gem poco, we can create an audio profile based on our actual hearing.
AUDIO AND SMART FUNCTIONS
The real gem for this price range is the support for the LDAC codec (3 times higher than the standard codec, conveying more data and therefore greater detail and accuracy in the reproduction of the audio flow) as well as the Hi-Res AUDIO Wireless certification with 3D surround sound for extreme immersion in the multimedia content scene.
This is far from common technology, which we usually find in high-end earphones and which frankly is surprising to see on a budget model. But it doesn't end there, as the SoundPeats Capsule3 Pro also offer a hybrid ANC with noise suppression up to -43 dB, as well as offering transparency mode and game mode with 70ms delay, ideal if you use headphones in video games. From the application we can then update the firmware of the earphones.
The noise cancellation is decidedly satisfactory, optimal for reducing train noises or in any case all low frequency sounds, just as the transparency mode was appreciable in reproducing external sounds, remaining alert to what is happening around us, for example for an outdoor run or to hear train announcements. It uses 3 microphones per single earpiece, which can also filter wind noise, offering truly excellent call quality, so much so that traffic noises are practically absent.
TOUCH COMMANDS
For music and calls, commands are given by tapping on the external surface of the earphones. The controls are complete, although the possibility of skipping the music track backwards is missing. There is no automatic play/pause sensor and the controls are not customizable. Specifically, they are the following:
Left earphone:
- Single Tap: Volume -
- Double tap: Play / Pause
- Triple tap: Enable/disable Game Mode
- Extended tap: ANC/Transparency/Normal mode
Right earphone:
- Single Tap: Volume +
- Double tap: Play / Pause
- Triple tap: Voice assistant
- Extended tap: Next track
CONNECTION AND AUTONOMY
The Bluetooth is version 5.3 and the connection with the smartphone was always immediate and stable but there is no multipoint connectivity. Speaking of connection, the earphones connect to the device as soon as the case lid is opened, as the Hall sensor is present.
Battery life is also excellent, above average: we're talking about 8 hours with one charge and ANC deactivated (poco less than 6 hours with ANC) and up to 52 hours using the recharges provided by the case, counting on a 35 mAh battery for each earphone and 500 mAh for the box, while it takes less than 1 hour for a complete charge, which occurs only via cable, therefore no wireless charging.
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CONCLUSIONS AND PRICE
You can find the SoundPeats Capsule3 Pro directly on Amazon with warranty and Prime shipping. At the time of writing this review the list price is 52,49 euros for the black and white colors while for the transparent plastic variant the price is 55,99 euros but BEWARE because you can redeem a 15% discount coupon directly from purchase page which will reduce the price to just 47,59 euros. A decidedly rock-bottom cost if we consider the wide competition net of the specifications.
The SoundPeats Capsule3 Pro are a very interesting pair of TWS headphones both in terms of aesthetics, construction and functions. They have very efficient ANC and above-average microphone quality for the price range. Highest quality LDAC codec and an application that allows you to finely customize the sound. For those who want everything at a low price, these earphones are the best you can find on the market, especially now that they have a discounted price.
