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9.3Noise control & calls9.3
Why is Choice X7e Active better than FreeBuds SE 3?
Choice X7e Active has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is FreeBuds SE 3 better than Choice X7e Active?
- Total with charging case38 h vs 42 h+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 10 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 9 h |
| Total with charging case | 38 h | 42 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 41 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 3 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 3.8 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Colours | White | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
