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9.6Sound4.7
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
4.3Battery4.9
4.0Build & features5.2
Why is FreeBuds Pro 3 better than LinkBuds S?
- Total with charging case31 h vs 20 h+55%
- Driver size11 mm vs 5 mm2.2×
- Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×
- Lowest frequency14 Hz vs 20 Hz+43%
- Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+20%
Why is LinkBuds S better than FreeBuds Pro 3?
- Battery life6 h vs 9 h+50%
- Battery life with ANC4 h vs 6 h+50%
- Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 4.8 g+21%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 5 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 14 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 48,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 4 h | 6 h |
| Total with charging case | 31 h | 20 h |
| Battery capacity | 55 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1 h | 2 h |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
