Why is Bowie MC2 better than H3?
- Battery life11.5 h vs 5 h2.3×
- LDACYes · H3: No
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.2+15%
- Driver size11 mm vs 8.6 mm+28%
Why is H3 better than Bowie MC2?
- aptXNo · Bowie MC2: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Open-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Open-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 11.5 h | 5 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 20 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Colours | — | Gold |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
