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defunc TRUE Basic vs NGS Artica Duo

What TRUE Basic does better (0) and where Artica Duo wins (2) — every spec side by side.

defunc TRUE Basic
defunc · 2022TRUE Basic
4.0Score
0 advantages≈ $30
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NGS Artica Duo
NGS · 2022Artica Duo
3.9Score
2 advantages≈ $35
3.1Noise control & calls3.1
2.5Battery3.6

Why is TRUE Basic better than Artica Duo?

TRUE Basic has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Artica Duo better than TRUE Basic?

  1. Battery life3 h vs 5 h+67%
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

NGS Artica DuoNGS Artica Duo≈ $353.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver size13 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life3 h5 h
Total with charging case12 h—
Battery capacity—25 mAh
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.1
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Weight45 g—
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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