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FiiO FW3 FIO-FW3 vs Skullcandy Rail ANC

What FW3 FIO-FW3 does better (1) and where Rail ANC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

FiiO FW3 FIO-FW3
FiiO · 2023FW3 FIO-FW3
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
Skullcandy Rail ANC
Skullcandy · 2023Rail ANC
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
5.5Battery7.9
3.6Build & features4.2

Why is FW3 FIO-FW3 better than Rail ANC?

  1. Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%

Why is Rail ANC better than FW3 FIO-FW3?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—7 h
Total with charging case—38 h
Charging time1 h1 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LHDC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight—50 g
Earbud weight (each)6 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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