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9.3Noise control & calls3.1
Why is NeoBuds Planar better than FreeArc?
- Active noise cancellingYes · FreeArc: No
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · FreeArc: No
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- aptXYes · FreeArc: No
- LDACYes · FreeArc: No
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.2+4%
Why is FreeArc better than NeoBuds Planar?
FreeArc has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Open-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 12 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 4 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 140 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7.5 h | — |
| Battery life with ANC | 5 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 30 h | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 55 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 0.5 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 8.9 g |
| Protection rating | — | IP57 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
