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LG TONE Free DFP9E vs SoundPEATS Capsule 3 Pro

What TONE Free DFP9E does better (3) and where Capsule 3 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

LG TONE Free DFP9E
LG · 2022TONE Free DFP9E
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $75
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SoundPEATS Capsule 3 Pro
SoundPEATS · 2023Capsule 3 Pro
8.6Score
5 advantages≈ $70
9.3Noise control & calls9.3
6.6Battery6.4

Why is TONE Free DFP9E better than Capsule 3 Pro?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8 h+25%
  2. aptXYes · Capsule 3 Pro: No
  3. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 5 h+20%

Why is Capsule 3 Pro better than TONE Free DFP9E?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 52 h2.2×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · TONE Free DFP9E: Yes
  3. LDACNo · TONE Free DFP9E: Yes
  4. Driver size8 mm vs 12 mm+50%
  5. Battery capacity68 mAh vs 70 mAh+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm12 mm
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h5 h
Total with charging case24 h52 h
Battery capacity68 mAh70 mAh
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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