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4.4Noise control & calls3.1
2.8Build & features5.2
Why is Echo Buds (2nd Gen) better than TRUE Basic?
- Battery life5 h vs 3 h+67%
Why is TRUE Basic better than Echo Buds (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver size | — | 13 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 3 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 12 h |
| Charging time | — | 1.5 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Alexa | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 45 g |
| Earbud weight (each) | 7.6 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
