Why is Air 2 NC better than K20i?
- Active noise cancellingYes · K20i: No
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · K20i: No
- LDACYes · K20i: No
- Total with charging case40 h vs 36 h+11%
- Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
Why is K20i better than Air 2 NC?
K20i has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver size | — | 13 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 10 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 36 h |
| Battery capacity | 40 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 3.3 g |
| Protection rating | — | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx5 |
| Colours | — | Jet Black |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
