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3.0Noise control & calls9.3
6.5Build & features6.5
Why is FreeBuds SE 2 better than FreeBuds SE 3?
FreeBuds SE 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is FreeBuds SE 3 better than FreeBuds SE 2?
- Active noise cancellingNo · FreeBuds SE 2: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Semi-in-ear (open) | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 9 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 42 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 41 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 3 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 3.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
