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9.3Noise control & calls3.0
7.3Battery7.0
Why is FreeBuds SE 3 better than C30i?
- Active noise cancellingYes · C30i: No
- Total with charging case42 h vs 30 h+40%
Why is C30i better than FreeBuds SE 3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · FreeBuds SE 3: Yes
- Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
- LDACNo · FreeBuds SE 3: Yes
- Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Open-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Open-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 12 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 10 h |
| Total with charging case | 42 h | 30 h |
| Battery capacity | 41 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 3 h | 10 min → 5 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 3.8 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Colours | — | White, Black |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
