Why is Wave Flex better than Buds 3?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Buds 3: No
- Battery life8 h vs 5 h+60%
- Total with charging case32 h vs 20 h+60%
Why is Buds 3 better than Wave Flex?
Buds 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver size | 12 mm | — |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 5 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 8 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 32 h | 20 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 35 mAh |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 2 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 4.5 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
