8.4Battery2.1
Why is A6 better than SANTA MONICA?
- Battery life10 h vs 4 h2.5×
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · SANTA MONICA: No
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · SANTA MONICA: No
Why is SANTA MONICA better than A6?
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Open-ear | Semi-in-ear (open) |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 13 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 103 dB |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 4 h |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | — |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 4.5 g |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
