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7.2Noise control & calls9.3
3.2Battery3.2
4.2Build & features9.8
Why is FALCON MAX better than Galaxy Buds3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Galaxy Buds3: No
- aptXYes · Galaxy Buds3: No
- LDACYes · Galaxy Buds3: No
Why is Galaxy Buds3 better than FALCON MAX?
- Battery life5.5 h vs 6 h+9%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- Battery life with ANC4.5 h vs 5 h+11%
- Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 4.7 g+17%
- Driver size10 mm vs 11 mm+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Semi-in-ear (open) |
| Ear cup design | — | Open-back |
| Driver type | Hybrid | — |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 48,000 Hz | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 5.5 h | 6 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 4.5 h | 5 h |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LC3, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.5 g | 4.7 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP57 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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