In this video I reviewed a pretty unique sub-$150 TWS: the SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro Plus (yeah, the name is a mouthful). It’s a dual-hybrid setup (10mm dynamic + XMEMS “coil” driver) around $130, and SoundPEATS sent it in—but as always, everything you hear from me is my personal take. I unbox it, go through the accessories (sticker gang, app card, short USB-A to USB-C, extra tips), and talk build quality. I actually prefer this case over the H3 because it looks simpler, doesn’t feel hollow, and avoids that scratch-prone transparent vibe. Sound-wise, I tested it with my Poco M6 Pro on LDAC, stock tips, Apple Music, and my usual rotation (rap, EDM, J-pop, metal). The tuning comes off “fish-shaped”: thick, weighty, enveloping bass; mellow relaxed mids; and an accented, super articulate treble where the XMEMS really flexes. I’ll be real—the MEMS timbre can sound a tiny bit metallic, but it’s not a deal breaker for me. Technicalities are the highlight: intimate stage but great layering, almost holographic imaging, strong separation/positioning, and detail retrieval that easily beats my AirPods Pro 2. Add the legit 55dB ANC, solid transparency, and good battery (a bit less on LDAC), and it’s honestly a no-brainer if you want technical performance under $150.