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Austrian Audio Hi-X18 vs Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Ace 2

What Hi-X18 does better (0) and where Clam Ace 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Austrian Audio Hi-X18
Austrian Audio · 2025Hi-X18
0 advantages≈ $95
vs
Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Ace 2
Fresh 'n Rebel · 2026Clam Ace 2
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls5.8

Why is Hi-X18 better than Clam Ace 2?

Hi-X18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Clam Ace 2 better than Hi-X18?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Hi-X18: Yes
  2. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Impedance25 Ω—
Sensitivity113 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—100 h
Battery life with ANC—60 h
Battery capacity80 mAh—
Charging time3 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 8 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Foldable—Yes
ColoursGold, Black—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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