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Fairphone Fairbuds vs JBL Soundgear Sense

What Fairbuds does better (1) and where Soundgear Sense wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds
Fairphone · 2024Fairbuds
1 advantage≈ $110
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JBL Soundgear Sense
JBL · 2023Soundgear Sense
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $110
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9.3Noise control & calls3.0

Why is Fairbuds better than Soundgear Sense?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Soundgear Sense: No

Why is Soundgear Sense better than Fairbuds?

  1. Driver size11 mm vs 16.2 mm+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11 mm16.2 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—112 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—6 h
Total with charging case—24 h
Battery capacity45 mAh—
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—13.1 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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