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8.8Noise control & calls7.2
5.8Battery7.9
Why is W260NC better than WAVE Buds 3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · WAVE Buds 3: No
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · WAVE Buds 3: No
- Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
Why is WAVE Buds 3 better than W260NC?
- Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
- Battery life with ANC6 h vs 8 h+33%
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
- Driver size6 mm vs 8 mm+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 8 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | 6 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | 32 h | — |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 15 min → 2 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6 |
| 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 | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 4.9 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
