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Somnipods 3 vs Somnipods
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.
Somnipods
35 positive (61%) · 14 mixed (25%) · 8 negative (14%)
Trust + time weighted: +45%
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The Somnipods do feel really nice. But their sound loops are shit
Parent context: I'll stick to my SomniPods Reply: Yeah, they’re actually pretty good. The looping sounds aren’t great, though, so I only use them in Bluetooth mode.
SomniPods are cheaper and also offer EQ and ANC
SomniPods support ANC, but I’ve heard that their sleep sounds are looped. I usually stream music and podcasts over Bluetooth, though, so that doesn’t really bother me.
I use the SomniPods, and honestly, they’re a great product if you don’t use Sleep Mode. I usually stream audio over Bluetooth-the noise cancellation is excellent, and the battery life is great too.