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8.6Noise control & calls3.8
5.2Battery8.5
7.7Build & features9.6
Why is SoundForm Play ANC better than ARTICA TEMPEST?
- Active noise cancellingYes · ARTICA TEMPEST: No
Why is ARTICA TEMPEST better than SoundForm Play ANC?
- Battery life45 h vs 80 h+78%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+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 | 40 mm |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 45 h | 80 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 35 h | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 600 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 2.5 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
