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  3. Fairbuds XL 2023 vs Fidelio L4

Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023 vs Philips Fidelio L4

What Fairbuds XL 2023 does better (2) and where Fidelio L4 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023
Fairphone · 2023Fairbuds XL 2023
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $240
vs
Philips Fidelio L4
Philips · 2023Fidelio L4
7.6Score
7 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
8.5Noise control & calls5.8
3.8Battery6.4

Why is Fairbuds XL 2023 better than Fidelio L4?

  1. Microphones6 vs 23×
  2. aptXYes · Fidelio L4: No

Why is Fidelio L4 better than Fairbuds XL 2023?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 50 h+67%
  2. Battery life with ANC26 h vs 40 h+54%
  3. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 7 Hz2.9×
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  5. LDACNo · Fairbuds XL 2023: Yes
  6. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
  7. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023≈ $2406.0
Philips Fidelio L4Philips Fidelio L4≈ $2607.6
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB99 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones62
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h50 h
Battery life with ANC26 h40 h
Battery capacity800 mAh800 mAh
Charging time3 h2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Design & build
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes

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