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Bluedio Hi Hurricane TWS vs SoundPEATS Q40 HD: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the SoundPEATS Q40 HD comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: SoundPEATS Q40 HD - Outstanding overall at around $36.

Score breakdown

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

SoundPEATS Q40 HD leads on 5 of 6 measures.

  • Bluedio Hi Hurricane TWS
  • SoundPEATS Q40 HD
HearWiki score
27
80
Sound
3.0
7.6
Battery
3.2
8.0
Calls
1.8
6.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$18
$36

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?

New platform

SoundPEATS Q40 HD (2026) against Bluedio Hi Hurricane TWS (2019). The SoundPEATS Q40 HD is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and Top codec LDAC against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Hi Hurricane TWS2019
  • Q40 HD20267 yr newer
What differsHi Hurricane TWSQ40 HD

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Top codec
SBC
LDAC

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Hi Hurricane TWSQ40 HD
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$18
$36
HearWiki score
27
80
Released
2019
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
13 mm dynamic
2× 11 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
92 dB/mW
103 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
5 h
20 h
Battery incl. case
15 h
-
Full charge time
60 min
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 5 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
none
Transparency mode
No
No
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
both
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
17 g
Water resistance
-
IP67
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
1
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
AI ENC

What reviewers said

Bluedio Hi Hurricane TWS

The Bluedio Hi Hurricane TWS are budget true wireless earbuds that mimic the look of popular earbuds at a very low price. They offer a simple feature set with basic Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and a compact charging case, but their performance is hampered by reliability issues and subpar call quality. While they are cheap and comfortable, they are best suited for listeners with minimal expectations for audio fidelity and stability.

  • Pro:Very affordable price point
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for basic use
  • Pro:Convenient play/pause by removing right earbud
  • Con:Unreliable auto power on/off and pairing
  • Con:Poor microphone quality for calls
  • Con:Bulky design that may not appeal to all

SoundPEATS Q40 HD

The SoundPEATS Q40 HD is a budget-friendly wireless earbud with a rugged IP67 build, long 20-hour battery life, and Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC support. It delivers a balanced, bass-forward sound from 11mm dynamic drivers, plus multipoint connectivity and app-based EQ for a feature set that exceeds its modest price.

  • Pro:Long battery life (20 hours)
  • Pro:IP67 water and dust resistance
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-res audio
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Single microphone only
  • Con:Physical buttons can be less convenient

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

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