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FiiO FW3 FIO-FW3 vs Noble Audio FALCON MAX

What FW3 FIO-FW3 does better (2) and where FALCON MAX wins (2) — every spec side by side.

FiiO FW3 FIO-FW3
FiiO · 2023FW3 FIO-FW3
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $45
vs
Noble Audio FALCON MAX
Noble Audio · 2023FALCON MAX
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.4Sound8.0
5.5Battery3.3
3.6Build & features4.1

Why is FW3 FIO-FW3 better than FALCON MAX?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 5.5 h+27%
  2. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%

Why is FALCON MAX better than FW3 FIO-FW3?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 48,000 Hz2.4×
  2. Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 5.5 g+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicHybrid
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz48,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h5.5 h
Battery life with ANC—4.5 h
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LHDC, AAC, SBCLDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g5.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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