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3.0Noise control & calls7.2
7.8Battery7.9
9.7Build & features5.1
Why is Bowie MC1 Pro better than WAVE Buds 3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · WAVE Buds 3: No
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
- LDACYes · WAVE Buds 3: No
- Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%
Why is WAVE Buds 3 better than Bowie MC1 Pro?
- Active noise cancellingNo · Bowie MC1 Pro: Yes
- Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
- Earbud weight (each)5 g vs 4.9 g+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Open-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 8 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 8 h |
| Charging time | 1 h | 2 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5 g | 4.9 g |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
