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Somnipods 3 vs SleepPhones
Somnipods 3
44 positive (73%) · 11 mixed (18%) · 5 negative (8%)
Trust + time weighted: +64%
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The local mode white noise options are unusable. They’re extremely short loops with multiple seconds of completely dead air when the loop restarts. Also 3/4 of the sounds are locked behind a monthly subscription paywall. If you don’t want to use any of the “sleep sound” features there are *much* cheaper options out there. And if you do want to use them the SomniPods are a ripoff.
After using both, I’d say the SomniPods 3 is one of the more compelling budget-friendly alternatives to the Ozlo Sleepbuds available right now. ... The SomniPods 3 also adds ANC, EQ customization, Find My Earbuds, and touch controls. ... The SomniPods app can feel a little complicated, some of the built-in sounds have noticeable loop points, and battery life drops significantly when ANC is enabled.
Its biggest strengths for me are the low-profile design and actual ANC. ... The ANC is also more useful than simply blasting louder white noise when dealing with traffic, air conditioners, and other steady low-frequency sounds. ... Unfortunately, some of the most basic parts of the experience still need work. The loops in some of the built-in sounds can be noticeable—possibly because the slimmer design leaves less room for local storage—and some of the modes and audio-switching settings aren’t very intuitive.
I’ve read quite a few reviews of the SomniPods, and a lot of people say the noise cancellation works well against steady, low-frequency sounds like traffic. Because of that, I’m leaning slightly toward them at the moment.
I’ve been using the SomniPods 3 for that, and the combination works surprisingly well. They sit almost flush with my ears, so I can sleep on my side without feeling them pressing into the pillow, and I can stream my own white noise instead of relying on the built-in sounds.
SleepPhones
7 positive (70%) · 3 mixed (30%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +72%
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I use Sleepphones, and often use earplugs with them.
Sleepphones are good, I'd recommend the fleece headband and get both a large and medium sized headband so the earpads don't move around, small is really tight unless you have a tiny head. I didn't find the other material comfortable but the fleece is very comfortable.
I’ve done some looking online at brand like sleepphones and musicozy, but reviews on Amazon seem to be mixed.
Check out SleepPhones or QuietOn 3 they’re super comfy and designed for sleeping.
Try SleepPhones or Perytong wireless headband headphones,, they’re soft, flat, and super comfy for side sleepers.