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Soundpeats is a brand which creates audio-related devices like headphones, earbuds and smartwatches. I have received the SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones for review and it has come directly from the company.
Design and Specifications
The SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones come in matt black ABS plastic earbuds with a built-in battery case and are connected with a flexible plastic neckband style design. There is a USB Type-C charging port on the right bottom side of the control unit which is covered with a silicone rubber cover as it helps avoid dust and sweat going inside the port. The Soundpeats logo is on the backside of the earbuds in a shiny metal finish. The headphones come with 130mAh rechargeable battery and weigh 28 grams
The SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones come in a matt black ABS plastic case with 13mm dynamic drivers. The earbuds have an “S” logo embedded on each earbud in a metal shiny finish. The earbuds are connected with Bluetooth version 5.3 and work up to a 10-meter distance. The case and earbuds are IPX4 rated.
The Review
SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones which I received for review come in a white box with 4 colour printed Soundpeats RunFree image with “S” Soundpeats logo on the background. On the backside of the box has the details of the earbuds and all the trademarks. The tagline “Hear your Imagination” is mentioned on the left side and the right side has the earbud’s details.
When you open the box, you will find the Soundpeats RunFree Open-Ear Headphones which are matt black with grey combination earbuds and the same for the battery case. Its earbuds and battery case are connected with ABS flexible neck support covered with matt black silicon rubber covering for comfort. The box comes with a USB Type-A to USB Type-C charging cable. The quick start-up guide and warranty card are placed in the box.
The headphone speakers come with 16.2mm large drivers with bass enhancement Dynamic drivers. The SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones can provide 17 hours of playtime. And with Bluetooth 5.3 you get a stable multipoint connection and up to 10 meters distance.
The earbuds are designed to fit around the ear and hang in front of the ear, which earbuds don’t block your airway to your ear as there are no inserted silicon ear-tips. The neckband hangs around the neck and as it is light and the covering is made of silicone rubber, it feels quite comfortable.
How to get the best usage of the SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones?
Download the SOUNDPEATS app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store. You have to create your account. Connect the SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones, once you switch on the headphones connect it via Bluetooth. Once you are connected, it will show the battery levels of the headphones. On the top left side, you the access to upgrade the firmware. On the bottom of the screen, you have the option to control the earbuds like volume control, adaptive EQ, preset equalizer, and game mode and you customize the equalizer too. There is also an option which showcases the list of products.
My Experience
The SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones come with manual buttons which are placed behind the ear unit which houses the controls. There are 3 buttons – plus, minus and play icons on the buttons. The centre play button also functions for power On/Off, play and stop music. There was little trouble getting used to manual buttons behind the ear as my hand kept going on my earpiece for control. Maybe I have been reviewing a lot of touch-control function-based headphones and earbuds. But once I got the hang of it there was no issue, still would prefer to use the control from the SOUNDPEATS app.
The design of the headphones is nice, and light and hanging around my ear didn’t feel any issues. The neckband was an advantage for me, so when I am not using the headphones I could keep it hanging around my neck and not get worried about losing it which may happen in the case of earbuds.
During my sound test the SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones performed very well in the normal mode and for people wanting extra bass around the ear, it is excellent when you switch on the bass boost mode on the app. While using it for video calls and audio calls, I could hear the opposite person and verified my voice quality with the opposite person and there was very little drop in audio quality. Even at full volume, the headphone’s audio was great and didn’t feel harsh.
Soundpeats App comes with the 9 preset set of Equalizer. As for the sound quality, the SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones were nice with the bass boost ON. I was impressed with the sound quality and range of the Treble Mids and Bass for open-type headphones. Of course, I can’t expect very low rumbles compared to in-ear headphones or fully ear-covered headphones. For the price, it performed very well.
I would suggest users manually adjust the equalizer to their sound setting for better listening preference, especially consumers who want a lot of bass in their music.
Who should be buying the SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones?
SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphones are perfect for adventurous consumers, who would like to listen to their music or talk while still being aware of the surroundings as the headphones don’t block your ear. This headphone would be good for the consumer who is not comfortable with their ear canal blocked with earbuds. Also, I would suggest open-ear wireless headphones for consumers who do heavy, exhausting workouts. As such headphones don’t block the airway as it helps to keep the air pressure level normal between the ears and avoid blackout or loss of balance.
Price & Overall Experience
SOUNDPEATS RunFree Open-Ear Headphone is priced at AED 135. The SOUNDPEATS RunFree is a good pair of open-ear wireless headphones for sports and outdoor activities. They are comfortable to wear, have a good sound profile, and a long battery life. It is a good buy with Bluetooth 5.3 version, 10-meter distance and 17 hours of battery life. And most important it is very light and could wear it for a long time. The headphone has a bright and clear sound profile and while making audio calls, it worked out excellent.
For the price, it is an excellent buy for workout, sports and outdoor activities and it is IPX4 rated (waterproof, resisting light rain and sweat)
Please note: I had kept the level of the volume on the smartphone to half. And request and recommendation to all users, keep your volume half and let your brain and ear drum adjust as per your requirement. Continuous high-volume listening may damage your eardrums and chances to have hearing loss.
If you are looking for Soundpeat earbuds, see the review of Air4
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