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9.3Noise control & calls5.2
Why is FreeBuds 3i better than TAT8505BK/00?
FreeBuds 3i has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is TAT8505BK/00 better than FreeBuds 3i?
- Battery life3.5 h vs 6 h+71%
- Driver size10 mm vs 13 mm+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 13 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 3.5 h | 6 h |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.5 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
