Why is Air 2 NC better than E3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · E3: No
- LDACYes · E3: No
Why is E3 better than Air 2 NC?
E3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 10 mm |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99 dB |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 4.5 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 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 51 g |
| Protection rating | — | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
