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Noble Audio FALCON MAX vs Urbanista PALO ALTO

What FALCON MAX does better (4) and where PALO ALTO wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Noble Audio FALCON MAX
Noble Audio · 2023FALCON MAX
6.0Score
4 advantages≈ $60
vs
Urbanista PALO ALTO
Urbanista · 2024PALO ALTO
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
3.3Battery5.9

Why is FALCON MAX better than PALO ALTO?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · PALO ALTO: No
  2. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.4×
  3. aptXYes · PALO ALTO: No
  4. LDACYes · PALO ALTO: No

Why is PALO ALTO better than FALCON MAX?

  1. Battery life5.5 h vs 8 h+45%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeHybridDynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—104 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life5.5 h8 h
Battery life with ANC4.5 h—
Charging time1.5 h—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.5 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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