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  3. Fairbuds XL 2023 vs ACE

Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023 vs Sonos ACE

What Fairbuds XL 2023 does better (0) and where ACE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023
Fairphone · 2023Fairbuds XL 2023
6.0Score
0 advantages≈ $240
vs
Sonos ACE
Sonos · 2024ACE
6.8Score
3 advantages≈ $300
Higher score
8.5Noise control & calls7.8
3.8Battery4.6

Why is Fairbuds XL 2023 better than ACE?

Fairbuds XL 2023 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is ACE better than Fairbuds XL 2023?

  1. Battery life with ANC26 h vs 30 h+15%
  2. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.4+6%
  3. Battery capacity800 mAh vs 1,060 mAh+32%
Specifications

Side by side

Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023Fairphone Fairbuds XL 2023≈ $2406.0
Sonos ACESonos ACE≈ $3006.8
Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω24 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h30 h
Battery life with ANC26 h30 h
Battery capacity800 mAh1,060 mAh
Charging time3 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—3 min → 3 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.4
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, AAC, SBCaptX Lossless
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—312 g
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes

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