Fully wireless earbuds have seen remarkable evolution in recent years.
Lately, an increasing number of models priced under 10,000 yen come equipped with features like active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient sound mode.
The “SOUNDPEATS T2” reviewed here has been on the market for a year now, yet they still frequently rank in the top three when choosing fully wireless earbuds in the 5,000-yen price range.
They pack sound quality that makes it hard to believe they are in the 5,000-yen range, high-performance ANC and ambient sound mode, and a long-lasting battery.
With that said, let’s review the “SOUNDPEATS T2”!
- 5000円台とは思えない高性能さ
- スタイリッシュでマットな質感
- ANC, 外音取り込み対応
- 普通の人の耳なら満足できる音質
- MCSync左右同時伝送
- apt-x非対応
- ワイヤレス充電非対応
- ANC, 外音取り込みモードの設定が充電するたびにリセットされてしまう
- 時たま起こる接続不良
Basic Information on the “SOUNDPEATS T2”
Specifications
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | Max Playtime | 10 hours (earbuds only) / 30 hours (with charging case) |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Charging Time | Approx. 1.5 hours |
| Driver | 12mm dynamic type | Charging Port | Type-C |
| Waterproof | IPX5 | Weight (Single Earbud / With Case) | Approx. 5g / Approx. 45g Measured by our site (6.3g / 48.2g) |
| Noise Canceling | |
| Ambient Sound Mode | |
| In-Ear Detection | |
| Game Mode |
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Supported codecs are limited to SBC and AAC only, which feels a bit lacking.
I personally would have preferred aptX support as well.
Playback time is an impressive 10 hours from the earbuds alone, and with IPX5 water resistance, they won’t get damaged by sweat or light rain.
It’s quite surprising that even in the 5,000-yen price range, they properly support active noise cancellation (ANC) and ambient sound mode!
However, please note that wireless charging is not supported.
Package Contents
- Charging case
- USB-C charging cable
- Ear tips (S/M/L)
- User manual
The user manual properly includes support for English and other languages.
Design & Appearance
The charging case is very compact, but the earbuds themselves are slightly larger compared to other models.
Below the logo, there is a microphone hole for noise cancellation.
Mr. GadgetThe matte texture gives it a premium feel without looking cheap.
User Experience
Sound Quality… Quite good for this price range
I felt that the sound had strong bass, a wide soundstage, and an overall powerful sound.
I think the sound quality is quite good for this price range.
It also has good sound pressure and a level of resolution that will satisfy anyone unless they have extremely refined ears.
Female vocals, in particular, sounded smooth and extended.
Since it has decent power and you can feel depth in the sound, I think it’s a great match for listening to pop music.
Noise Canceling & Ambient Sound Mode… The best in this price range
The noise canceling works surprisingly well; while it doesn’t eliminate sound completely, wouldn’t you say it’s at a level where it’s the best in this price range?
I was amazed that noise canceling this effective could be achieved in the 5,000-yen range!
As expected, high-pitched sounds cannot be completely eliminated and can sometimes be bothering, but it’s to a degree that you won’t mind as long as you are playing music.
The ambient sound mode also felt like it was at a flawless level.
The captured sounds have the unnatural quality of being picked up by a microphone, but unpleasant “ear-piercing sounds” are reduced, so you can easily use it while leaving them in all the time.
I feel like it can easily hold its own against regular earphones priced around 10,000 yen.
However, a bothersome point is that the mode settings are reset every time you turn off the power or charge them.
Connectivity… No particular issues for listening to music or watching videos
The latency itself is not particularly noticeable. FPS games or rhythm games might be tough, but there are no particular issues for listening to music or watching videos.
Additionally, the “SOUNDPEATS T2” adopts MCSync (Multi Cast Synchronization) and supports simultaneous left-and-right transmission.
Therefore, both the left and right earphones support single-ear mode, and audio skipping and the like have been reduced.
However, there are times when you take out both earphones, but they end up in single-ear mode, or the left and right become independent from each other.
In those cases, you have to put them back in the charging case or reset the connection, which is extremely annoying.
Conclusion
- 5000円台とは思えない高性能さ
- スタイリッシュでマットな質感
- ANC, 外音取り込み対応
- 普通の人の耳なら満足できる音質
- MCSync左右同時伝送
- apt-x非対応
- ワイヤレス充電非対応
- ANC, 外音取り込みモードの設定が充電するたびにリセットされてしまう
- 時たま起こる接続不良
Viewed comprehensively, I felt these are remarkably high-level earphones.
In particular, the ANC and ambient sound mode are at a level you wouldn’t expect from the 5,000-yen range, so I truly recommend them if you want to experience high-level ANC as cheaply as possible.
Recommended for
- Those looking for truly wireless earbuds in the 5,000-yen price range
- Those who want to experience ANC and ambient sound pass-through as cheaply as possible
Thank you very much for reading to the end!
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This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.
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