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1MORE H1012 vs CrinEar Daybreak: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the CrinEar Daybreak comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: CrinEar Daybreak - Outstanding overall at around $170.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

CrinEar Daybreak leads on 3 of 5 measures.

  • 1MORE H1012
  • CrinEar Daybreak
HearWiki score
66
84
Sound
7.2
8.8
Calls
6.0
-
Value
6.1
9.2
Price (USD)
$88
$170

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

CrinEar Daybreak (2025) against 1MORE H1012 (2024). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

  • H10122024
  • Daybreak20251 yr newer

Specifications

H1012Daybreak
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$88
$170
HearWiki score
66
84
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
1DD + 2BA hybrid
1DD + 2BA tribrid
Driver type
hybrid
tribrid
Driver configuration
1DD + 2BA
1DD + 2BA
Drivers per side
3
3
Impedance
32 Ω
20 Ω
Sensitivity
-
105 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Weight
18 g
-

What reviewers said

1MORE H1012

The 1MORE H1012 Triple Driver in-ear monitors pack a hybrid 1DD + 2BA setup into a sturdy, attractive shell, delivering a balanced and engaging sound signature that punches above its price point. While bass impact is modest and the soundstage is naturally limited by the in-ear form, these wired earphones offer excellent clarity and value for critical listening around the $100 mark. With a solid accessory bundle and comfortable 18g build, they're a strong pick for budget-conscious audiophiles.

  • Pro:Excellent build quality and premium design
  • Pro:Balanced, clear tuning with good detail retrieval
  • Pro:Strong value with generous accessory package
  • Con:Limited soundstage due to in-ear design
  • Con:Bass lacks deep impact for bass-heavy genres
  • Con:No noise cancellation or wireless features

CrinEar Daybreak

The CrinEar Daybreak is a wired tribrid IEM that delivers a well-balanced, reference-style sound with a focus on accurate reproduction and natural mids. It performs admirably across various genres, though its stock cable and occasionally shouty upper mids may not suit everyone.

  • Pro:Balanced, neutral-leaning tuning
  • Pro:Natural and lifelike midrange
  • Pro:Strong bass texture with sub-bass emphasis
  • Con:Stock cable feels cheap
  • Con:Can sound shouty on certain tracks
  • Con:Not the most exciting or dynamic presentation

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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