If someone is ready to spend over $100 on headphones, there are plenty of excellent options available. Since Apple released its first AirPod model, the market has seen an influx of high-quality wireless earbuds featuring noise-canceling capabilities, great microphones, and high-fidelity sound. Consumers can choose from various name brands, and chances are they’ll find a decent pair priced around $150.
Soundpeats, a relatively new player in the market, recently introduced a pair of headphones called the Capsule3 Pro+. Despite the somewhat lengthy name, these $90 retail earbuds offer adaptive noise canceling and high-resolution audio through a dual-driver setup that includes a dynamic piston for bass and an innovative solid-state driver for other audio ranges.
The earbuds combine an AirPods-inspired design with advanced technology, making them stand out as a top choice in affordable earphones. The Soundpeats Capsule3 Pro+ delivers sound quality that outshines many more expensive models.
Visually, these earbuds could be described as “Dark AirPods Pro.” They feature a black case with black-and-gold earbuds, echoing the design of Apple’s AirPods Pro, except for a gold hinge on the case, contrasting with the silver hinge on the original Apple model.
The advantage of this familiar design is that the earbuds fit comfortably, just like their Californian-designed counterparts. The black color also lends them a subtle appearance in public settings. They come with three sizes of silicone eartips to ensure a good fit for most users familiar with AirPods or similar earbuds.
Pairing the earbuds is straightforward, as anticipated with modern devices. They can be easily found and connected via a Bluetooth menu on devices like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
The real highlight lies in the audio quality. Inside the seemingly standard design is a dynamic driver paired with an xMEMS solid-state driver and Sony’s LDAC high-resolution audio codec. This combination produces remarkably lifelike sound and is among the best audio experiences available for under $100.
Solid-state drivers, unlike traditional piston-like dynamic drivers, offer superior phase and speed response, allowing for considerable instrument separation and clarity. This setup ensures listeners receive a clear representation of the artist’s intent, providing a detailed and immersive audio experience.
