Edifier Neobuds Pro VS Simgot EA500LM

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Edifier Neobuds Pro and Simgot EA500LM use 1DD+1BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Edifier Neobuds Pro costs $100 while Simgot EA500LM costs $90. Edifier Neobuds Pro is $10 more expensive. Simgot EA500LM holds a decisive 3.7-point edge in reviewer scores (2.6 vs 6.3). Simgot EA500LM has significantly better bass with a 3.5-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better treble with a 2.7-point edge, Simgot EA500LM has significantly better details with a 4-point edge and Simgot EA500LM has significantly better imaging with a 4-point edge.

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Metric Edifier Neobuds Pro Simgot EA500LM
Bass 3 6.5
Mids 3 6
Treble 3 5.7
Details 2 6
Soundstage 6.8 6.8
Imaging 2 6
Dynamics 6 6
Gaming capabilities 2.3 6.2

Edifier Neobuds Pro Aggregated Review Score

Edifier Neobuds Pro Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

2.6

Very Negative


Simgot EA500LM Aggregated Review Score

Simgot EA500LM Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned Shuwa-T
Jays Audio Jaytiss
Z-Reviews IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Edifier Neobuds Pro User Review Score

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Edifier Neobuds Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

2.3

Gaming Grade

E+

Simgot EA500LM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Edifier Neobuds Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Details E+
Noticeably blurred and lacking definition. Background elements are smeared together and micro-details are inaudible.
Imaging E+
Poor instrument placement with unstable positioning. Instruments drift and lack fixed locations within the sound field.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Simgot EA500LM Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Edifier Neobuds Pro Reviews

Edifier Neobuds Pro reviewed by:

Nymz 2.6 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
Favourite TWS due to fit, price and APP (comes with a 4 band PEQ). Treble timbre could be better but great tuning. Stage is above average for a TWS.

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Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Simgot EA500LM Reviews

Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

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Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Very resolving for its price, great value. A warmer EA1000 with a slight decrease in separation and resolution, but warmer with more bass (same bass quality). Not as sparkly and resolving as the EA1000s, treble is a little sharp/not as refined, but a better all-rounder. Has unit variance, lots of brighter units.

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Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
It's a good u shaped with nice bass, but be weiry of uppper mids.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
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Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B

Simgot EA500LM reviewed by:

2025-08-15
IEMRanking AI 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech

The Simgot EA500LM offers a versatile listening experience primarily through its three interchangeable nozzles, which significantly alter the sound signature. With the gold nozzles (red ring), the tuning leans warm and smooth, reducing treble harshness, while the silver nozzles with black rings emphasize clarity and detail at the risk of sibilance in upper mids. The bass is controlled and textured, though sub-bass extension rolls off slightly, and the midrange remains clean but recessed in the U-shaped profile.

Technical performance is competitive for the price, with a wide soundstage and precise imaging, though complex tracks can challenge separation. The treble energy varies by nozzle: the black-ring silver nozzles deliver the most sparkle but may fatigue, while the gold nozzles offer greater balance. Despite the driver's quick transient response, some users note graininess in cymbals and a lack of refinement compared to hybrids like the Truthear Hexa.

Comfort and build are highlights, with an all-metal shell that fits securely despite being a fingerprint magnet. Isolation is average due to venting, making it less ideal for noisy environments. While the included cable and tips are functional, tip rolling improves fit and tonal balance. The EA500LM excels with genres benefiting from its vocal clarity and airiness, though its tuning inconsistencies and treble quirks limit universal appeal.

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