Soundpeats Air6 Pro Review – Affordable ANC Earbuds with Premium Features – Mighty Gadget Blog Technology News and Reviews

Soundpeats have quickly established themselves as one of the best options on the market for affordable earbuds.

Recently, I have reviewed several of their clip-on earbuds, including the Soundpeats CC3 Pro, SoundPeats UU2 POP Clip2 and Soundpeats Pearl Clip Pro, which were all excellent if that is the style of earbud you like.

They have now kindly sent me the new Air6 Pro, which appear to sit one step below the flagship H3.

At £100, they are on the pricey side for Soundpeats, but these are still incredibly affordable when you consider the number of features they have, including Dolby Audio, LDAC and LE Audio.

On paper, the Air6 Pro read like a much more expensive pair of earbuds. They use the Qualcomm QCC3091 chipset with Bluetooth 6.0, support LDAC, aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless, have adaptive ANC rated at up to 58 dB, and the case supports wireless charging. Soundpeats are also making a lot of noise about the new Air Series Tuning Gen2, which is said to move away from the bass- and treble-heavy sound of earlier Air models towards more natural vocals and a better overall balance.

I am always a little sceptical of spec sheets at this price, so I have been using them for gym sessions, outdoor runs and at my desk to see how much of it holds up.

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Specification

Soundpeats App & Features

The Air6 Pro are managed through the Soundpeats app, which is available on Android and iOS. The home screen shows the battery level of each earbud and the case, and below that you get the three listening modes: ANC, Transparency and Normal. Under ANC there is a Noise Reduction Method option, which I have left on adaptive noise reduction, and the Dolby Audio toggle sits directly underneath.

Scrolling down, there is a long list of settings. You have the equaliser, an option to disable touch controls, in-ear detection, gesture controls, an LDAC toggle, prompt sound settings, game mode, dual-device connection, a fit test, find earbuds, LE Audio and a drainage function, which is designed to clear moisture out of the earbuds after a sweaty workout. There are also the usual user guide, device information, firmware upgrade and reset options.

The equaliser is more comprehensive than I expected. There are 12 presets, including Classic, Bass boost, Treble enhancement, Electronic, Rock&roll, HIFI and the oddly named Book Whisper, which I assume is aimed at audiobooks and podcasts. If none of those suit you, the Custom Sound Effect option lets you build and save your own EQ profiles, and these can be shared.

There is also an Adaptive Equalizer. This runs a short hearing test where you tap a button each time you hear a sound, and it then builds a profile around the results. You are told to do this in a quiet environment with the earbuds seated properly, and a separate fit test checks whether you have a good seal.

Gesture controls can be customised for single, double and triple taps plus a 1.5 second long press, with separate assignments for the left and right earbud. By default, a single tap adjusts the volume, a double tap plays or pauses, a triple tap calls up the voice assistant, and a long press switches the noise cancelling mode on the left earbud or skips to the next track on the right. There is no previous track gesture in the default layout, so you will need to reassign something if you use that often.

Connectivity and Codecs

The Air6 Pro are Google Fast Pair certified, so on Android you get a pop-up as soon as you open the case, and pairing takes a single tap. There is no need to go hunting through the Bluetooth settings.

Codec support is one of the main strengths. You get SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless and LDAC, plus LC3 for LE Audio. In practical terms, this means almost any Android phone can use a high-quality codec. LDAC works with most Android phones and runs at up to 990 kbps, while aptX Lossless requires a phone with Snapdragon Sound support.

iPhones are limited to AAC, so iPhone owners are paying for codec support they cannot use. The rest of the feature set is not tied to the codec, but it does make these better value for Android users.

LDAC has to be enabled in the app. With it switched on, you lose multipoint, so the earbuds will only connect to one device at a time. If you regularly switch between a phone and a laptop, I would leave LDAC off and use the dual-device connection instead. I doubt many people will hear a difference between the codecs when using earbuds in a gym or on a commute, so this is not a big sacrifice.

Game mode lowers the latency for video and gaming, and in-ear detection pauses playback when you take an earbud out and resumes when you put it back in.

Design and Comfort

The Air6 Pro use a familiar stem design, and there is not much to say about the looks. The earbuds have a glossy black finish with “Hear the difference” printed down the stem, and they weigh 4.5 g each. The marketing images show a bronze metallic finish on the stems, but this is far more subtle in person, and they look black most of the time. The glossy plastic also picks up fingerprints and dust quite easily.

The case is matt black plastic with a rounded pebble shape. It measures 66.6 x 49.9 x 27 mm, weighs 51.95 g with the earbuds inside and fits easily in a pocket. It supports wireless charging as well as USB-C, which is still not guaranteed at this price.

The earbuds are rated IPX5, which covers sweat and rain but not submersion. The rating does not apply to the case, so it is worth wiping the earbuds down after a workout before putting them away.

These come with 5 pairs of eartips, XS, S, M, L and XL, which is more than many earbuds. I typically wear the largest eartip due to my massive ears, but found the L were a better fit.

With the large eartips, I have found the fit to be excellent. They do not feel too intrusive in my ear, yet I have managed runs outdoors and vigorous gym sessions with them and required little to no adjustment.

Sound Quality

Sound quality is generally excellent, and you have a wide range of EQ options, advanced codecs and Dolby Audio to play with.

The Air6 Pro use an 11 mm dynamic driver with a PU and PMI composite diaphragm. Soundpeats quote a frequency response of 20 Hz to 40 kHz, which is what earns the Hi-Res Audio Wireless badge. Nobody can hear anywhere near 40 kHz, so I would not read much into it.

Soundpeats call the tuning Air Series Tuning Gen2 and say it focuses on natural vocals, instrument separation and a more balanced sound than previous Air models. With Dolby Audio and the EQ switched off, I would say that is a fair description. Vocals sit forward in the mix, the bass has weight without swamping the mids, and the treble has enough detail without becoming harsh. It is a safe tuning that works well across most genres.

The soundstage is on the narrow side in this mode, which is common for earbuds, and I would not describe the sound as analytical. If you want the last word in detail, the triple driver H3 is the more obvious choice in the Soundpeats range.

The earbuds respond well to EQ. If the default tuning is too polite for your taste, the Bass boost preset or a custom profile adds plenty of low end without it turning muddy.

Dolby Audio

The Dolby Audio is particularly interesting. It alters the sound profile a lot and also seems to increase the volume significantly. I probably listen to my music too loud, especially in the gym, and often go well above 50% on the volume control. With Dolby Audio enabled, these feel loud at around 33%.

I would guess the Dolby Audio sound profile is similar to a V shape. There is plenty of bass, but also an uplift in the highs without being too sharp.

Dolby Audio seems to help improve the soundstage as well, with music sounding wider and less closed in.

The jump in volume does make a fair comparison harder. Louder almost always sounds better at first, so it is worth matching the volume before deciding which mode you prefer. The Dolby profile suits the sort of upbeat music I listen to in the gym, while the standard tuning is the more natural of the two for acoustic or vocal-led tracks.

You cannot use the EQ with Dolby Audio, which is the main downside. If you like the wider sound but want a little less treble or a little more bass, there is no way to adjust it. Dolby Audio does work with LDAC and aptX Adaptive, but not with LE Audio.

Active Noise Cancellation

The Air6 Pro is rated to reduce up to 58 dB with adaptive active noise cancellation.

That is a very high number for earbuds under £100, and I would treat it with some caution. Figures like this are a peak at a particular frequency under ideal conditions, not an average across the full range, and real performance depends heavily on getting a good seal with the eartips. Soundpeats say as much in their own notes, stating that actual ANC performance varies with fit and environment.

In practice, the ANC is very good for the price. With a dehumidifier on in my office at its max setting, I can hear it with the ANC on and no music playing, but it is significantly reduced to a light hum and is far less intrusive.

With music playing, I cannot hear it.

That is typical of how ANC behaves. Constant low-frequency noise such as fans, engines and air conditioning is the easiest to cancel, while voices and sudden sharp sounds are harder. You should not expect these to silence people talking nearby, and no earbuds at this price will.

There is also a transparency mode for when you need to hear your surroundings, which I would recommend if you run near traffic. As mentioned earlier, the wind noise reduction has to be selected in the app. It would be more useful if it could be assigned to a gesture or triggered automatically, as you are unlikely to get your phone out mid-run to change it.

Call / Microphone Quality

I do not tend to take many calls, but I tested with a few calls and was impressed with the performance. Each earbud has four microphones, and the Qualcomm chipset provides cVc noise reduction for your voice.

The noise cancellation on calls is generally excellent. On one call, I was playing music at a moderate level in the background, and the person on the other end could barely hear it.

My testing was limited to a handful of calls, so I cannot say how well they cope with harsher conditions such as a windy street or a busy train platform, which is where most earbuds struggle. For general calls at home or at a desk, I have no complaints.

Battery Life

Battery life is rated at 12 hours (AAC, 60% volume, standard mode) and 52 hours with the case. That is the best-case scenario with ANC switched off, and few people buying ANC earbuds will use them that way.

Soundpeats do publish figures for other modes in the marketing material. With ANC on, the rating drops to 7 hours per charge and 30 hours with the case. With Dolby Audio, it is 11 hours and 47 hours. There is no figure provided for the higher-quality codecs, and it is frustrating that the number that matters most to me, ANC with LDAC enabled, is missing. High bitrate codecs always use more power, so I would expect it to be below 7 hours.

Most of my usage has been in the gym and in the morning, where I may end up wearing them for 3 hours continuously, and the battery indicator has always stayed above 50%. That fits with the 7 hour ANC figure. I have not run them flat in a single session, so I cannot confirm the full rated numbers.

A 10 minute charge is claimed to give around 4 hours of playback. A full charge takes about 1 hour for the earbuds and 2 hours for the case, using either USB-C or a wireless charger.

A 7 hour runtime with ANC is average and not class-leading. It is more than enough for commuting, the gym and a working day with a break, but on a long-haul flight you will need to top them up in the case at some point.

Price and Alternative Options

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The Soundpeats Air6 Pro have an RRP of £98.99, and Amazon misleadingly list these at £139.99 with a 29% discount, taking them to £98.99.

This review will likely be live after the early bird discounts expire, but at launch you could get a code for 35% off.

Soundpeats also have a launch promotion running on Amazon from 16 November to 6 December 2026, with the code A6PRO1116 giving up to 30% off.

The UK price does look a touch high when the US launch price is $89.99, even after allowing for VAT. With one of the launch codes applied, they are much better value, and Soundpeats products are discounted regularly, so I would wait for a deal if you miss the launch window.

It is a competitive price point and alternative options include:

The Soundpeats H3 are a couple of years old now and perhaps not as feature rich, but these are supposed to offer flagship audio with a triple driver design and cost just £84 (discounted from £130).

Anker are likely the most logical alternative but at a slightly higher price point. The new Anker Liberty 5 Pro are available for £109 (discounted from £150), or the older Soundcore Anker Liberty 4 Pro are at £79 (discounted from £130).

For a budget option, I am quite fond of the TOZO NC20 Pro, which are just £60 (discounted from £80).

Alternative options from some well-known brands include:

• Nothing Ear (3): £96 (discounted from £119)
• Marshall Motif II ANC: £99 (discounted from £179)
• Google Pixel Buds 2a: £79 (discounted from £129)

Prices accurate on the 13th of November 2026.

Looking at that list, the Air6 Pro stand out for codec support. Having LDAC, aptX Lossless and LE Audio in the same pair of earbuds is rare at any price, and the well-known brands tend to restrict you to one codec family or their own ecosystem features. What you give up is brand recognition and, in the case of the Pixel Buds, tight integration with a specific phone.

Overall

The Soundpeats Air6 Pro are a very good pair of earbuds that deliver most of what the spec sheet promises. The ANC is strong for the money, the fit is secure enough for running and gym use, and the sound quality is excellent with plenty of ways to adjust it to your own taste.

Dolby Audio is the feature I ended up enjoying the most. It makes a big difference to the sound, and I like the wider and more energetic profile, though I wish I could use the EQ alongside it.

There are some things I would like to see improved. The feature restrictions are the main one, as you cannot combine EQ with Dolby Audio, LDAC with multipoint or LE Audio with Dolby Audio. The 58 dB ANC claim is best ignored as a headline figure, the 7 hour battery life with ANC is only average, and the wind noise reduction should not need a trip into the app.

At the full £98.99, the competition from Anker is stiff, and the choice will come down to which features matter to you. With a launch code or a later discount bringing them down towards £70, the Air6 Pro are easy to recommend, particularly for Android users who want good ANC and high-quality codecs without spending £150 or more.

I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.

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