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9.3Noise control & calls8.7
6.6Battery7.4
Why is TONE Free DFP9E better than Buds 3?
- aptXYes · Buds 3: No
- Battery capacity68 mAh vs 58 mAh+17%
Why is Buds 3 better than TONE Free DFP9E?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · TONE Free DFP9E: Yes
- Total with charging case24 h vs 44 h+83%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- Driver size8 mm vs 10.4 mm+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 8 mm | 10.4 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 15 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 40,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 6 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | 6 h |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 44 h |
| Battery capacity | 68 mAh | 58 mAh |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 5 min → 1 h | 10 min → 7 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | LHDC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
