Apevoix Grit vs Letshuoer S12 Ultra: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apevoix Grit vs Letshuoer S12 Ultra, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Wired IEMs

Apevoix Grit

Not yet scored

$230

Full review data

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

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

Letshuoer S12 Ultra leads on 4 of 4 measures.

Apevoix Grit
Letshuoer S12 Ultra

HearWiki score

Sound

8.6

Value

8.9

Price (USD)

$230

$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

Letshuoer S12 Ultra (2025) against Apevoix Grit (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.

Grit2024
S12 Ultra20251 yr newer

Specifications

GritS12 Ultra

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $230; $170
HearWiki score: Not scored; 83
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 1DD + 4BA tribrid; 1 planar magnetic
Driver type: tribrid; planar
Driver configuration: 1DD + 4BA; 1 planar magnetic
Driver size: 10 mm; 14.8 mm
Drivers per side: 5; 1
Impedance: -; 16 Ω

Specification comparison of Apevoix Grit vs Letshuoer S12 Ultra
Spec	Apevoix Grit	Letshuoer S12 Ultra
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$230	$170
HearWiki score	Not scored	83 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	1DD + 4BA tribrid	1 planar magnetic
Driver type	tribrid	planar
Driver configuration	1DD + 4BA	1 planar magnetic
Driver size	10 mm	14.8 mm
Drivers per side	5	1
Impedance	-	16 Ω

What reviewers said

Apevoix Grit

The Apevoix Grit is a wired tribrid IEM that combines a 10mm dynamic driver, four balanced armatures, and an 11mm bone-conduction driver for a rich, layered sound. Its tuning leans toward energetic genres like hip-hop, pop, and rock, yet it maintains enough clarity and precision for critical listening or studio work. This five-driver setup (with bone conduction counted separately) offers a versatile, engaging signature at a mid-range price point.

Pro:Engaging, energetic tuning ideal for bass-heavy and vocal-forward music
Pro:Layered, detailed soundstage thanks to the bone-conduction driver
Pro:Good balance between fun and accuracy for both casual and critical listening

Con:No active noise cancellation, so isolation depends on fit and tips
Con:Bone-conduction driver may not appeal to those preferring a purely traditional sound
Con:Requires a quality source or amp to fully unlock its potential

Letshuoer S12 Ultra

The Letshuoer S12 Ultra is a wired in-ear monitor built around a single 14.8mm planar magnetic driver housed in a lightweight aluminum shell. It delivers the signature planar sound of the S12 line—fast, detailed, and punchy—in a refreshed design aimed at hi-fi enthusiasts. With a low 16-ohm impedance, it pairs easily with most sources, though it lacks any active noise cancellation.

Pro:Fast, detailed planar sound with strong dynamics
Pro:Lightweight and sturdy aluminum-alloy build
Pro:Easy to drive thanks to low impedance

Con:No noise cancellation or isolation features
Con:Planar timbre may not suit all listeners
Con:Cable and accessories are basic for the price

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