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9.6Sound3.8
7.2Noise control & calls4.6
4.3Battery6.5
4.0Build & features3.7
Why is FreeBuds Pro 3 better than Liberty 4?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Liberty 4: No
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Liberty 4: No
- LDACYes · Liberty 4: No
- Total with charging case31 h vs 28 h+11%
- Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%
- Lowest frequency14 Hz vs 20 Hz+43%
- Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+20%
- Driver size11 mm vs 9.2 mm+20%
- Earbud weight (each)5.8 g vs 6 g+3%
Why is Liberty 4 better than FreeBuds Pro 3?
- Battery life6 h vs 9 h+50%
- aptXNo · FreeBuds Pro 3: Yes
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 | 9.2 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 14 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 48,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 91 dB |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Head tracking | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 4 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 31 h | 28 h |
| Battery capacity | 55 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1 h | 1 h |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | aptX |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.8 g | 6 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Colours | — | Cloud White, Sky Blue, Nova Red, Midnight Black |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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