SoundPEATS Truengine SE vs. 3 SE: which is better?
The SoundPEATS Truengine SE and Truengine 3 SE look alike. Eardopes compares the 2 earbuds: Truengine SE vs. 3 SE. Which pair is better? We compare the specs. The Truengine 3 SE are newer, but are they better? Take a look at our comparison.
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SoundPEATS Truengine 3 vs. 3 SE specs
| Truengine 3 SE | Truengine SE | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Chipset | QCC3020 | QCC3020 |
| Water resistance | IPX5 🏆 | IPX4 |
| Codec | SBC, AAC, Apt-X | SBC, AAC, Apt-X |
| Playtime | 6.5 hours 🏆 | 6 hours |
| Earbud battery | 60 mAh 🏆 | 50 mAh |
| Case battery | 500 mAh | 500 mAh |
| Controls | touch controls | buttons |
| Microphone | 4x 🏆 | 2x |
| Resistance | 32Ω | 16Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94dB | 97±3dB |
| Cable | usb C 🏆 | micro usb |
| Wireless charging | no | no |
Overall, the Truengine 3 SE beat the Truengine SE. But the table above does give a slightly skewed impression. The margin is small in almost every category. For some, the Truengine SE may actually be the better choice, for example if you prefer buttons over touch controls. All in all, though, the 3 SE are just a little better than the SE.
Left: Truengine 3 SE, right: Truengine SE.
Sound: Truengine 3 vs. 3 SE
The Truengine 3 SE have a little more depth than the SE. The 3 SE have better mids and a fuller sound overall. The difference in quality isn't huge, but you can definitely hear it.
| Sound score | |
| 3 SE | 8.5 🏆 |
| SE | 7 |
Microphone: Truengine 3 SE vs. SE
We were very impressed by the microphone on the 3 SE. It was one of the best we've tested. We even gave the earbuds a 9! Only the Eardopes B6 Pro had the same score. The SE have a decent microphone, but it falls a little short of the 3 SE.
| Microphone score | |
| 3 SE | 9 🏆 |
| SE | 7.5 |
Earbud controls
The SoundPEATS Truengine 3 SE and Truengine SE have very different controls. One pair has touch controls, while the other has buttons.
| Controls | |
| 3 SE | Touch controls |
| SE | Buttons |
Buttons or touch controls? We get mixed feedback from customers. Some prefer buttons, others prefer touch controls. It's very personal. One often-mentioned advantage of buttons is that they never let you down: press the button and the earbuds always respond. A common drawback is that you have to press on the earbuds to push the buttons. Depending on how easy the button is to press, this pushes the earbud into your ear canal. That can feel uncomfortable.
Battery: which Truengine is better?
Left: Truengine 3 SE, right: Truengine SE.
| Battery | Case | Earbud |
| 3 SE | 60 mAh | 500 mAh |
| SE | 50 mAh | 500 mAh |
SoundPEATS Truengine 3 SE vs. SE verdict: which earbuds are better?
| Rating | 3 SE | SE |
| Sound | 8.5 | 7 |
| Microphone | 9 | 7.5 |
| Fit | 7.5 | 7 |
| Battery | 8 | 7.5 |
| Controls | 7 | 7.5 |
| Stability | 8.5 | 8 |
| Value for money | 8.5 | 7.5 |
The SoundPEATS Truengine 3 SE are better than the Truengine SE in almost every category.
Let us know in the comments which earbuds you prefer.
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- Take a look at our hands-on review of the Eardopes B6 pro, too. They cost a little more, but the quality makes it worth it.
