Why is TE-A1 better than Solo Buds?
- Total with charging case70 h vs 18 h3.9×
- Battery life20 h vs 18 h+11%
Why is Solo Buds better than TE-A1?
Solo Buds has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 10 mm | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 18 h |
| Total with charging case | 70 h | 18 h |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 5 min → 1 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | Yes | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 5.7 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
