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Hidizs MP145 vs Soundcore Sleep A20: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Hidizs MP145 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Hidizs MP145 - Great overall at around $207.

Score breakdown

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

Hidizs MP145
Sound8.5
Value8.0
Soundcore Sleep A20
Sound5.5
Battery8.0
Value6.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of Hidizs MP145 vs Soundcore Sleep A20
SpecHidizs MP145Soundcore Sleep A20
TypeWired IEMsWired IEMs
Price (USD)$210$150
HearWiki score84 / 100 · Great72 / 100 · Good
Released20232024
Audio
Driver14.5mm Ultra-large Planar Magnetic Driverdynamic
Driver size14.5 mm4.7 mm
Drivers per side12
Frequency response20Hz-40kHz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance30 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity104 dB/mW-
Wireless
Wireless-Yes
Bluetooth-5.3
Codecs-SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing-No
Wireless range-10 m
Battery
Battery life-14 h
Battery incl. case-80 h
Full charge time-90 min
Quick charge-No
Wireless charging-No
Features
Active noise cancelling-Yes
ANC type-none
Transparency mode-No
Companion app-Yes
Custom EQ-Yes
Wear detection-Yes
Controls-touch
Design
Weight19 g3 g
Water resistance-IPX4
Detachable cableYes-
USB-CNoYes

What reviewers said

Hidizs MP145

The Hidizs MP145 is a wired planar magnetic IEM featuring a large 14.5mm driver, delivering a spacious and detailed sound with impressive bass and treble extension. It offers strong technical performance and excellent value for its price, though it requires a capable source to shine due to its lower sensitivity. Overall, it's a well-regarded option for enthusiasts seeking a lively and layered listening experience.

  • Pro:Spacious soundstage with excellent layering
  • Pro:Detailed treble and impactful bass
  • Pro:Great overall value for a planar IEM
  • Con:Needs more power than typical phones provide
  • Con:Low sensitivity can be demanding on weak sources
  • Con:Relatively large and heavy for an IEM

Soundcore Sleep A20

The Soundcore Sleep A20 are ultra-compact wireless earbuds engineered for overnight comfort, even for side sleepers, using a snug earplug-like fit to passively block noise rather than relying on active cancellation. They pair sleep-tracking and noise-masking features with a long battery life that easily covers a full night's rest, though their sound quality is modest and their niche design limits versatility outside of bedtime use.

  • Pro:Very small and light for comfortable side-sleeping
  • Pro:Strong passive isolation blocks low-frequency noise
  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
  • Con:Sound quality is only acceptable, not impressive
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs, no multipoint

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

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