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final ZE300 vs Urbanista SANTA MONICA

What ZE300 does better (3) and where SANTA MONICA wins (0) — every spec side by side.

final ZE300
final · 2025ZE300
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Urbanista SANTA MONICA
Urbanista · 2025SANTA MONICA
5.1Score
0 advantages≈ $45
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
3.4Battery2.1
6.3Build & features5.5

Why is ZE300 better than SANTA MONICA?

  1. Battery life5.5 h vs 4 h+38%
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 4.5 g+12%

Why is SANTA MONICA better than ZE300?

SANTA MONICA has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

final ZE300final ZE300≈ $455.7
Sound
FitIn-earSemi-in-ear (open)
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—13 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—103 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5.5 h4 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g4.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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