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7.8Noise control & calls8.5
3.5Battery3.8
Why is Quietcomfort SE better than Fairbuds XL 2023?
- Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%
Why is Fairbuds XL 2023 better than Quietcomfort SE?
- Battery life24 h vs 30 h+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | On-ear | On-ear |
| Driver size | — | 40 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 30 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 26 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 800 mAh |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 15 min → 3 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | aptX HD, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | Yes |
| aptX | — | Yes |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
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