Let’s look a bit closer, shall we?
From an engineering standpoint, SoundPeats ditches a closed-driver architecture in favor of a vented system.
But seeing as the Engine4 has no active noise canceling, we won’t worry about that.
The Engine4 comes packaged with a glossy USB-C charging case that matches the black half of the buds.
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I found the pairing process to be relatively straightforward.
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There’s a small pairing button on the bottom of the charging case.
And based on my listening experience, I can get behind the SoundPeats promise.
The Engine4 deliver a punchy and well-balanced sound that particularly shines when listening to pop and rock tracks.
The SoundPEATS Engine4 might offer decent enough sound quality, but the lack of features means they lack behind earbuds in the same price range.
Guitars, keyboards, and synths get plenty of attention, too.
From heavy metal to shoegaze, the Engine4 delivers the goods, especially when it comes to the mids.
And the bass is just great.
Jason Montoya / How-To Geek
Like, really great, and without any adjustments.
From one form of music to the next, the low-end kicks hard, but never overwhelms.
My test caller said I sounded crisp and clear.
Jason Montoya / How-To Geek
Once the buds are detected, they’ll automatically be added.
There’s not a ton of stuff going on in the SoundPeats app.
The home screen will show you the battery level of each bud, but not the charging case.
Jason Montoya / How-To Geek
The preset strips the Engine4 of all bass, resulting in a flat and tinny mix.
Frankly, I thought the Engine4 sounded worse with the calibration.
It pulled most of the bass out of the mix…and that was kind of it.
Jason Montoya / How-To Geek
So yeah, the SoundPeats app.
It’s okay, but you certainly don’t need it except for firmware updates.
