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AKG N5 Hybrid vs OnePlus Buds Pro 3

What N5 Hybrid does better (3) and where Buds Pro 3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

AKG N5 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N5 Hybrid
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $130
vs
OnePlus Buds Pro 3
OnePlus · 2024Buds Pro 3
8.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls5.4
7.0Battery6.9

Why is N5 Hybrid better than Buds Pro 3?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Buds Pro 3: No
  2. LDACYes · Buds Pro 3: No
  3. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Buds Pro 3 better than N5 Hybrid?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx52.5×
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  3. Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

AKG N5 HybridAKG N5 Hybrid≈ $1306.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω18 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB97 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—3
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Total with charging case—43 h
Battery capacity77 mAh—
Charging time2 h3 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g—
Protection ratingIP52IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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