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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 vs Marshall MOTIF II ANC

What FreeBuds Pro 3 does better (5) and where MOTIF II ANC wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
Huawei · 2023FreeBuds Pro 3
6.7Score
5 advantages≈ $120
vs
Marshall MOTIF II ANC
Marshall · 2023MOTIF II ANC
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls6.0
4.4Battery6.1
3.9Build & features8.1

Why is FreeBuds Pro 3 better than MOTIF II ANC?

  1. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 6 mm+83%
  3. Total with charging case31 h vs 30 h+3%
  4. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%
  5. Lowest frequency14 Hz vs 20 Hz+43%

Why is MOTIF II ANC better than FreeBuds Pro 3?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 9 h+50%
  2. Battery life with ANC4 h vs 6 h+50%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  4. Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 4.3 g+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm6 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency14 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—108 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h9 h
Battery life with ANC4 h6 h
Total with charging case31 h30 h
Battery capacity55 mAh—
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.8 g4.3 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)—Yes
Hands-free callsYes—
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