True Wireless
SoundPEATS Mini Pro
74Good
$14
Full review dataSoundPEATS Mini Pro vs XG-12 TWS: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the SoundPEATS Mini Pro comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 74. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: SoundPEATS Mini Pro - Good overall at around $14.
True Wireless
XG-12 TWS
24Weak
$12
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
SoundPEATS Mini Pro
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery6.0
Calls6.5
Value8.5
XG-12 TWS
Sound2.0
Battery2.0
Calls2.4
Value2.0
Specifications
| Spec | SoundPEATS Mini Pro | XG-12 TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $14 | $12 |
| HearWiki score | 74 / 100 · Good | 24 / 100 · Weak |
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 8 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB/mW | 98 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | - |
| Codecs | SBC, aptX, aptX Adaptive | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 3.2 h |
| Battery incl. case | 21 h | 12.8 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 60 min |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| ANC type | hybrid | - |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | No | - |
| Controls | touch | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.7 g | 105 g |
| Case weight | 36.4 g | - |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | - |
What reviewers said
SoundPEATS Mini Pro
The SoundPEATS Mini Pro delivers a surprisingly robust feature set for a budget-friendly true wireless earbud, including hybrid active noise cancellation, aptX Adaptive support, and IPX5 water resistance. It offers a comfortable fit, solid sound quality, and effective noise reduction that competes well above its price point, though it lacks some premium conveniences like wireless charging and multi-device pairing.
- Pro:Strong active noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Good sound quality with aptX Adaptive support
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Con:No wireless charging case
- Con:Lacks multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- Con:Battery life per charge is modest at around 5 hours
XG-12 TWS
The XG-12 TWS earbuds are an ultra-budget option that delivers only passable sound quality for the price, but they are held back by a cheap-feeling case, unstable wireless connectivity, and audio that can come across as both muddy and tinny. While they work for basic listening, most users would be better served by spending a bit more for a more reliable and better-built pair.
- Pro:Very low price point
- Pro:Lightweight and compact design
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
- Con:Unstable Bluetooth connection
- Con:Flaky build quality on the case
- Con:Muddy and tinny sound profile
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