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8.8Noise control & calls9.3
Why is Air 2 NC better than Galaxy Buds3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds3: No
- LDACYes · Galaxy Buds3: No
Why is Galaxy Buds3 better than Air 2 NC?
Galaxy Buds3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Semi-in-ear (open) |
| Ear cup design | — | Open-back |
| Driver size | — | 11 mm |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 6 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 5 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 40 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 4.7 g |
| Protection rating | — | IP57 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
