Truefree B1
Score: 73/100
SoundPEATS POP Clip
Score: 79/100Rankings
The SoundPEATS POP Clip provides ultra-light clip-on open-ear earbuds with physical buttons, IPX5 resistance, and 0.08 s gaming latency. It lacks active noise cancellation and can suffer from occasional Bluetooth drops, but its long battery life and secure fit make it ideal for active users needing situational awareness.
The Truefree B1 are ultra-light open-ear clip-on earbuds offering 10.8 mm drivers, spatial audio and up to 25 hours of total playback with multipoint connectivity. They sacrifice deep bass and maximum volume for lightweight comfort and situational awareness. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and commuters who need long battery life and a secure fit.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
25 hours | 30 hoursbest | |
5.5 hours | 8 hoursbest | |
10.8 mmbest | 10.8 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | 10 minutesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 10 gbest | 47 g |
4best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Total Weight (Earbuds + Case) (g) | 10 g | 47 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (Total with Case) (hours) | 25 hours | 30 hours |
Battery Life (Earbuds Only) (hours) | 5.5 hours | 8 hours |
Controls(1) | ||
Touch Controls | true | false |
Audio(1) | ||
Microphone Count | 4 | 1 |
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Professional reviewers describe the Truefree B1 as a compelling budget option for fitness enthusiasts who need lightweight, open-ear earbuds with solid mids, reliable Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint connectivity, and long battery life. While the spatial audio and low-latency performance are praised, the limited bass depth and lower overall volume keep it from competing with higher-priced models.
Everyday users appreciate the B1's feather-light comfort, secure clip-on fit, and long battery life, especially for outdoor workouts and commuting. Common praise centers on situational awareness, clear call quality, and the ability to switch between devices. Recurring complaints focus on thin bass, lower maximum volume, and occasional discomfort during extended wear.
Professional reviewers commend the POP Clip's innovative clip-on memory-wire design, the powerful 10.8 mm drivers with dynamic EQ, reliable physical buttons, and effective bidirectional wind-noise cancellation. They also highlight the stable Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint connection, IPX5 durability, and ultra-low 0.08 s gaming latency, while noting the lack of ANC and the potential drop in battery life when EQ is active.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the earbuds for their feather-light weight, comfortable clip-on fit, punchy bass, clear calls and long battery life, especially appreciating the physical buttons and app-based EQ. Common complaints revolve around the open-ear design's limited sound isolation, occasional Bluetooth drops in crowded places, and bass overpowering mids at higher volumes.
