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8.6Noise control & calls9.2
5.2Battery9.7
7.7Build & features6.1
Why is SoundForm Play ANC better than LIFE HX-1 Plus?
SoundForm Play ANC has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is LIFE HX-1 Plus better than SoundForm Play ANC?
- Battery life45 h vs 100 h2.2×
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
- Driver size40 mm vs 50 mm+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 45 h | 100 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 35 h | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 1,000 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 356 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
