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7.2Noise control & calls7.2
5.3Battery7.7
Why is Free Pro 3 better than Nord Buds 3 Pro?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Nord Buds 3 Pro: No
- aptXYes · Nord Buds 3 Pro: No
- Battery life with ANC6 h vs 5 h+20%
Why is Nord Buds 3 Pro better than Free Pro 3?
- Battery life7.5 h vs 12 h+60%
- Driver size7 mm vs 12.4 mm+77%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 7 mm | 12.4 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7.5 h | 12 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | 5 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 44 h |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | — |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
