Overall Score 5.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS | Mpow Flame S |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 8.12g | ✗ | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✗ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✗ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✗ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 14.2mm | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 15hours | ✗ | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
battery power | 30mAh | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx low latency | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 60ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✗ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
In comparison to the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Mpow Flame S has a higher liquid rating than Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a weight of 8.12g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Mpow Flame S have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS are resistant to sweat
Mpow Flame S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Mpow Flame S and Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Mpow Flame S have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Mpow Flame S stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS driver unit is 14.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Mpow Flame S's battery life is
more than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 7 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's case has a full charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery power is 30mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
Mpow Flame S support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Mpow Flame S will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony
which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz.
It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
Mpow Flame S support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps for stability.
The Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.
The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have 4 microphones.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Mpow Flame S too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
Mpow Flame S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
Mpow Flame S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support the find earbuds feature.
Mpow Flame S also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Mpow Flame S support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Mpow Flame S too have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Mpow Flame S too have a control panel on them.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Mpow Flame S also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Mpow Flame S also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.