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Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) vs Edifier ED-NBDS

What AirPods (3rd Gen) does better (1) and where ED-NBDS wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple · 2021AirPods (3rd Gen)
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $140
vs
Edifier ED-NBDS
Edifier · 2022ED-NBDS
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $150
Higher score
3.6Battery4.4
5.8Build & features3.6

Why is AirPods (3rd Gen) better than ED-NBDS?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 6 g+40%

Why is ED-NBDS better than AirPods (3rd Gen)?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Edifier ED-NBDSEdifier ED-NBDS≈ $1506.3
Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Driver type—Hybrid
Driver size—10 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—24 Ω
Sensitivity—92 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h6 h
Charging time—1 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, aptX, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g6 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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