vs
3.4Battery5.9
Why is AirPods (3rd Gen) better than CX True Wireless?
AirPods (3rd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is CX True Wireless better than AirPods (3rd Gen)?
- Battery life6 h vs 9 h+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Semi-in-ear (open) | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 9 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 27 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | Yes |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.3 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
