The “SOUNDPEATS CC Ear Cuff” is an ear-cuff style wireless earphone that allows you to enjoy music without blocking your ears. Unlike standard canal-type earphones that you insert into the ear canal, this design hooks onto the ear. It is comfortable for long periods, puts less strain on the ears, and allows you to hear ambient sounds, making it a perfect product for “passive listening” (listening while doing other things).
These earphones are recommended for those who want to work in the office or at home while staying aware of their surroundings.
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- Enjoy music without blocking your ears, making it easy to hear surrounding sounds
- Powerful sound with strong bass
- Compatible with dedicated app for EQ adjustments and mode changes
- Equipped with Game & Movie mode
- Supports multipoint
- IPX5 waterproof performance
- Some sound leakage
- Operability is not great
- Sound contours tend to be blurry
- Battery life is slightly short
- Charging case is a bit large
- Those who want ear-cuff style earphones for under 10,000 yen
- Those looking for earphones that cause less ear fatigue even during long use
- Those who find canal or inner-ear type earphones tiring
Basic Information for SOUNDPEATS CC Ear Cuff
Specs
| Codec | SBC/AAC | Color | Black |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Waterproof Rating | IPX5 |
| Type | Canal type | Driver | 12mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Weight (nominal) | Earphone body (per ear): approx. 5g Including charging case: approx. 47.34g | Actual weight | Earphone body (per ear): approx. 6.1g Including charging case: approx. 47.4g (measured by this site) |
| Playback time | Max 6 hours (earphone only) / Max 24 hours (with charging case) | Charging time | Approx. 32 min (earphone) |
| Size | Including charging case: approx. 31.34mm × 14.69mm × 29.05mm | Charging method | USB Type-C |
| Noise Cancelling | |
|---|---|
| Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Multipoint | |
| Auto In-ear Detection | |
| Game Mode (Low Latency Mode) | |
| Dedicated App |
We explain how to choose earphones, what IPX is, and Bluetooth versions in detail in this article.
Accessories and Exterior
- TYPE-C charging cable
- Instruction manual
- App guide
- PEATS-kun sticker
Mr.GadgetsThe glossy black finish looks great!
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Actual Usage Feel
Sound Quality… Doing its best for the price!
- This evaluation is entirely subjective.
When I first used the “SOUNDPEATS CC Ear Cuff,” what I felt was that the sound quality was better than I expected.
Bass notes are clearly audible, and I felt it was a powerful, bass-heavy type.
The mid-range sounds natural with a glossy tone.
The high-range is weak and lacks much impact.
However, since it is an ear-cuff style, compared to a canal-type, the contours of the sound are a bit blurry.
Mr.GadgetsWell, this is unavoidable due to the structure.
For an ear-cuff type, I think it is quite clear-sounding.
The above is just my impression when compared to other earphones; when used alone for normal listening, I don’t think it’s that noticeable.
Overall, I feel it can be said that it is doing its best for the price!
Mr.GadgetsYou can change the sound profile slightly with the equalizer function I’ll introduce next!
Supported Codecs
Supported codecs are SBC and AAC.
Mr.GadgetsI wish it supported more, but for under 10,000 yen, this is about what you expect.
Refer here for features of each codec.
| Codec | Features |
|---|---|
| SBC | The standard Bluetooth codec. Basically, all devices support it. Sound quality and latency are standard, for better or worse. |
| LC3 | A new codec introduced with Bluetooth 5.2. It is the standard codec for LE Audio. High quality and low power consumption are its features, achieving higher audio quality even at lower bitrates compared to traditional SBC. |
| AAC | Commonly used for Apple products like the iPhone. Android also basically supports it if it’s version 8.0 or higher. Lower latency and higher sound quality than SBC. |
| aptX | Mainly adopted by Android. Lower latency and higher sound quality than SBC and AAC. |
| aptX LL | LL stands for Low Latency. It has even lower latency than aptX. Sound quality is equivalent to aptX, but with ultra-low latency of less than 0.04 seconds. |
| aptX HD | Capable of high-resolution quality playback. Latency is slightly higher than aptX. |
| aptX Adaptive | A codec that stabilizes aptX HD and lowers latency. By changing from fixed to variable bitrate, processing is more stable and low latency is achieved. |
| aptX Lossless | The latest technology in the aptX series, a codec that achieves lossless sound quality. Best for high-quality music listening, for high-end devices. |
| LDAC | An ultra-high sound quality codec developed by Sony. The highest sound quality of those introduced so far. Android basically supports it if it’s 8.0 or higher. Latency is greater than SBC. |
Information about codecs and other wireless earphone explanations can be found in this article.
Dedicated app available!
With the dedicated app, you can change various settings as shown in the images above.
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Equalizer & presets for your preferred sound
You can tweak the equalizer or choose your preferred presets from the app like this.
Ms.GadgetsChange it around to find your favorite sound!
Types of presets
Can be set to Game & Movie mode
As you can see, Game and Movie modes are also available and can be selected from the app.
Ms.GadgetsA nice feature for those who are bothered by audio-video lag!
Fit is not a problem once you get used to it
Because it is an ear-cuff style, those who have only worn canal-type earphones will likely feel a bit uncomfortable at first.
Mr.GadgetsI got used to it after wearing it a few times!
Ms.GadgetsIt might be especially good for those who dislike canal-type earphones!
Honestly, there is some sound leakage
Because of the open-ear structure, some sound leakage occurs.
Ms.GadgetsWell, it’s unavoidable due to the structure…
Mr.GadgetsHowever, the sound directionality is excellent, so I felt that sound leakage is quite minimal for this type of earphone!
Pochipp
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There is a high possibility that prices will change, especially during sales, so please verify before purchasing.
Operability is not good
As you can see in the image, the tap area is on the front side.
Mr.GadgetsPersonally, I don’t like how the earphone pushes into the inside of my ear every time I tap it.
It would have been better on the back…
Battery… It’s relatively a bit short
The playback time for “SOUNDPEATS CC Ear Cuff” is as follows:
Max 6 hours (earphone only) / Max 24 hours (with charging case)
Mr.GadgetsLooking at this alone, I don’t feel it’s short, but these days all earphones are becoming longer-lasting, so compared to those, it feels that way.
Supports multipoint!
“SOUNDPEATS CC Ear Cuff” supports multipoint, allowing simultaneous connection to two Bluetooth devices.
Since you don’t have to disconnect and reconnect for up to two devices, you can, for example, answer an incoming call on your smartphone while watching YouTube on your tablet.
Ms.GadgetsThis is very convenient!
Summary
Recommended if you are particular about the ear-cuff style!
I felt that the “SOUNDPEATS CC Ear Cuff” is the perfect wireless earphone for those who want to enjoy music without blocking their ears.
The ear-cuff design makes it less likely for ears to hurt even during long-term use, and since you can use it safely while hearing surrounding sounds, it is suitable for “passive listening.”
Also, considering the sound quality and functionality, it can be called a cost-effective earphone.
However, you need to consider that there is some sound leakage and the touch operation response is not great.
Overall, it is a product that I highly recommend to those who say, “I want an ear-cuff style wireless earphone at an affordable price!“
Pochipp
- Please note that listed prices may differ from actual prices, so be sure to check the final price when making a purchase.
There is a high possibility that prices will change, especially during sales, so please verify before purchasing.
- Enjoy music without blocking your ears, making it easy to hear surrounding sounds
- Powerful sound with strong bass
- Compatible with dedicated app for EQ adjustments and mode changes
- Equipped with Game & Movie mode
- Supports multipoint
- IPX5 waterproof performance
- Some sound leakage
- Operability is not great
- Sound contours tend to be blurry
- Battery life is slightly short
- Charging case is a bit large
Recommended for these people
- Those who want ear-cuff style earphones for under 10,000 yen
- Those looking for earphones that cause less ear fatigue even during long use
- Those who find canal or inner-ear type earphones tiring
Thank you for reading until the end!
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This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.
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