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FiiO FW3 FIO-FW3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Active

What FW3 FIO-FW3 does better (4) and where Redmi Buds 4 Active wins (1) — every spec side by side.

FiiO FW3 FIO-FW3
FiiO · 2023FW3 FIO-FW3
5.6Score
4 advantages≈ $45
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Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Active
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi Buds 4 Active
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $40
5.3Battery2.8

Why is FW3 FIO-FW3 better than Redmi Buds 4 Active?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 5 h+40%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Redmi Buds 4 Active: No
  3. aptXYes · Redmi Buds 4 Active: No
  4. LDACYes · Redmi Buds 4 Active: No

Why is Redmi Buds 4 Active better than FW3 FIO-FW3?

  1. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h5 h
Total with charging case—28 h
Battery capacity—34 mAh
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LHDC, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACYesNo
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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