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Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT vs Philips Fidelio L3

What ATH-HL7BT does better (3) and where Fidelio L3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-HL7BT
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $95
vs
Philips Fidelio L3
Philips · 2021Fidelio L3
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
3.4Battery4.5

Why is ATH-HL7BT better than Fidelio L3?

  1. LDACYes · Fidelio L3: No
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 7 Hz+40%
  3. Driver size53 mm vs 40 mm+32%

Why is Fidelio L3 better than ATH-HL7BT?

  1. Battery life20 h vs 38 h+90%
  2. aptXNo · ATH-HL7BT: Yes
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance48 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB103 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life20 h38 h
Battery life with ANC—32 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight220 g—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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