This quick review is for a true wireless ear phone from
Sabbat called the E12 Ultra. I have never used anything from Sabbat, let alone
the E12 or E12 Pro models. This will be my first time using anything from this
brand.
The product was provided by Linsoul for review and can be found
online here:
- https://www.linsoul.com/collections/all/products/sabbat-e12-ultra
- https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-E12-Bluetooth-Sweatproof-Canceling/dp/B07WMF5YZG
Accessories & Comfort
The E12 Ultra is a very lightweight true wireless (TWS) that
comes in a nicely designed shell that fits perfectly in my ears with the
default tips. The center logo is actually a push button that can control
pause/play and answer/hang-up on your phone. Immediately below the button is the
mic.
The case it comes in also acts as a charger, as is the case
with most true wireless earphones these days. What is nice about this case is
that it also can be charged with usb-c or on a wireless qi charger. I had no
issues charging it on the various pads I use to charge my cell phone and Galaxy
Buds and watch. The case also has a LED light indicator to tell you it’s
battery level, which is a nice touch.
Connection was never an issue for me using these. The earphones use SBC, AAC and Apt-X however no Apt-X HD or LDAC support.
Sound
The overall sound signature of the E12 Ultra is warm, bassy,
and v-shaped, but the treble region isn’t too hot, and can actually feel
laid-back at times. Bass on this unit is very elevated and lacks a lot of
resolution and texturing, but does have a good amount of decay that can give
you the “feels.” There’s impact and slam when called upon.
I didn’t experience too much bloated muddiness, and the
mid-range has a nice thick and lush sound to it while the upper-midrange has
the right amount of pinna compensation to make me satisfied without overly exaggerating
it. The same goes for the treble region, where there’s just enough to
compensate for the bass boost but not enough to make it a stand-out V-shape
signature that is often times too harsh and/or sibilant.
Soundstage is on the more intimate side on the E12 Ultra and
imaging isn’t very great. The lack of resolution probably doesn’t help things
here.
Comparisons
The two true wireless in-ears I have currently are the
Samsung Galaxy Buds and the Sony WF-1000XM3. Both have different signatures than
each other and to the Sabbat E12 Ultra. The Sony WF also features Active Noise
Cancellation which drives the cost up to over $229, while the E12 Ultra is only
$79, making it less than 1/3rd the price of the Sony and 50% less
than the Samsung Galaxy Buds.
The Galaxy Buds have a thinner sound when compared to both
the E12 Ultra and the Sony, and also has the more forward upper-midrange and
treble. I found the resolution to be improved versus the E12 Ultra as well as
having better imaging and a larger soundstage.
The Sony WF1000XM3 has a more comparable sound signature to
the E12 Ultra with a more warm and rich tuning. The Sony model, however, has a
more laid-back sound than the E12 Ultra, and also has less bass elevation, with
also better resolution and imaging.
Overall
The Sabbat E12 Ultra is priced at $79 and I find it quite serviceable
at this price point. It’s quite a bit cheaper than the other True Wireless in-ears
I own and it’s biggest drawback is that it’s resolution and imaging aren’t on
the same level, and that it’s bass can be a little dominating at times, however
I found it very warm and enjoyable for the most part.
The comfort along with it’s wireless charging case make this
stand-out and I am mostly surprised and enjoyed using these during the past
month carrying these around for reviewing instead of my normal Galaxy Buds I use for on-the-go usage. (I still prefer Galaxy Buds over E12 Ultra).
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