Why is Buds 3 better than Sport X20?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Sport X20: No
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%
Why is Sport X20 better than Buds 3?
- Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
- Battery life with ANC6 h vs 7 h+17%
- Total with charging case44 h vs 48 h+9%
- Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
- Driver size10.4 mm vs 11 mm+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.4 mm | 11 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 15 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive ANC | — | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
| Noise reduction for calls | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 12 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | 7 h |
| Total with charging case | 44 h | 48 h |
| Battery capacity | 58 mAh | — |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 7 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LHDC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 6.5 g |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx8 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 6 |
| Colours | — | Black, White, Green |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
