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6.0Noise control & calls4.8
4.9Battery5.5
5.0Build & features8.2
Why is FreeBuds 5i better than TW-E3C?
- Active noise cancellingYes · TW-E3C: No
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · TW-E3C: No
- Driver size10 mm vs 6 mm+67%
Why is TW-E3C better than FreeBuds 5i?
- Battery life7.5 h vs 9 h+20%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- aptXNo · FreeBuds 5i: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 6 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 7.5 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | — |
| Total with charging case | — | 24 h |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 15 min → 4 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.9 g | 5 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
