Letshuoer S08 vs Letshuoer S12 Ultra: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Letshuoer S12 Ultra comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Letshuoer S12 Ultra - Great overall at around $169.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

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

Letshuoer S12 Ultra leads on 3 of 4 measures.

Letshuoer S08
Letshuoer S12 Ultra

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

8.6

Value

8.8

8.9

Price (USD)

$99

$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 Letshuoer S08 (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.

S082024
S12 Ultra20251 yr newer

Specifications

S08S12 Ultra

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $99; $170
HearWiki score: 71; 80
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 1 planar; 1 planar magnetic
Driver type: planar; planar
Driver configuration: 1 planar; 1 planar magnetic
Driver size: 13 mm; 14.8 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Impedance: 26 Ω; 16 Ω
Active noise cancelling: No; -

Specification comparison of Letshuoer S08 vs Letshuoer S12 Ultra
Spec	Letshuoer S08	Letshuoer S12 Ultra
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$99	$170
HearWiki score	71 / 100 Good	80 / 100 Great
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	1 planar	1 planar magnetic
Driver type	planar	planar
Driver configuration	1 planar	1 planar magnetic
Driver size	13 mm	14.8 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Impedance	26 Ω	16 Ω
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-

What reviewers said

Letshuoer S08

The Letshuoer S08 is a budget-friendly wired in-ear monitor featuring a single 13mm fourth-generation planar driver with a dual voice coil design. It's aimed at audiophiles and musicians who want planar performance without a high price tag, though it lacks noise cancellation and requires a wired connection.

Pro:Affordable entry into planar sound
Pro:Custom 13mm planar driver for detailed audio
Pro:Compact and lightweight build

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Requires a wired source
Con:May need a powerful amplifier for best results

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

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

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