vs
6.7Sound3.9
8.5Noise control & calls8.6
8.1Battery9.1
Why is Headphone better than REAL Blue NC 3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · REAL Blue NC 3: No
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · REAL Blue NC 3: No
- Battery capacity1,040 mAh vs 700 mAh+49%
Why is REAL Blue NC 3 better than Headphone?
- Battery life80 h vs 98 h+23%
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
- aptXNo · Headphone: Yes
- Weight329 g vs 280 g+18%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 10 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 6 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 80 h | 98 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 35 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 1,040 mAh | 700 mAh |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 5 min → 5 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | aptX, AAC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 329 g | 280 g |
| Protection rating | IP52 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx2 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
