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9.3Noise control & calls6.0
2.8Battery6.1
2.4Build & features8.1
Why is AIR+ 3rd Gen better than MOTIF II ANC?
AIR+ 3rd Gen has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is MOTIF II ANC better than AIR+ 3rd Gen?
- Battery life6 h vs 9 h+50%
- Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 4.3 g2.3×
- Total with charging case24 h vs 30 h+25%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
- Driver size5.3 mm vs 6 mm+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 5.3 mm | 6 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 4 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 6 h |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 30 h |
| Charging time | — | 1.5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 15 min → 1 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 10 g | 4.3 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX5 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx5 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection (auto pause) | — | Yes |
