Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 worth the upgrade from the SoundPEATS H3?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 actually scores 5.9 points below the SoundPEATS H3, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in calls (5.6 to 8.0), battery (5.3 to 7.1) and value (8.5 to 9.0). You do give up ground on sound (9.0 to 8.4). On paper: microphones 6 to 8. Worth checking: driver size goes 12 mm to 10 mm and drivers per side goes 3 to 2. And it costs $12 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound9.08.4
- Noise cancelling8.18.3
- Battery5.37.1
- Calls5.68.0
- Value8.59.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | H3 | NeoBuds Pro 3 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC, LDAC | |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IP54 | |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 10 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 3 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 6 | 8 | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 2 h | 15 min → 3 h | |
| Driver | 3-driver hybrid | 2-driver hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "H3 to NeoBuds Pro 3". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.