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5.5Noise control & calls9.3
2.5Build & features5.5
Why is Amped Buds better than SANTA MONICA?
Amped Buds has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is SANTA MONICA better than Amped Buds?
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
- Driver size10 mm vs 13 mm+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Semi-in-ear (open) |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 13 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 4 h |
| Total with charging case | 95 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 35 mAh | — |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 78 g | — |
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 4.5 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
