vs
9.3Noise control & calls5.0
5.5Battery6.8
Why is Elite 7 Active better than Life A3i?
Elite 7 Active has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Life A3i better than Elite 7 Active?
- Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
- Total with charging case30 h vs 36 h+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | — | 10 mm |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction (claimed) | — | 35 dB |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 4 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 9 h |
| Total with charging case | 30 h | 36 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 5 min → 1 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IP57 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Colours | — | Black, Oat white |









