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8.7Noise control & calls7.2
7.4Battery5.7
Why is Buds 3 better than REAL Blue TWS 3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · REAL Blue TWS 3: No
- Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- Battery life with ANC6 h vs 5 h+20%
- Total with charging case44 h vs 37 h+19%
- Battery capacity58 mAh vs 45 mAh+29%
Why is REAL Blue TWS 3 better than Buds 3?
- Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 10 Hz+50%
- Driver size10.4 mm vs 12 mm+15%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10.4 mm | 12 mm |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 15 Hz | 10 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 6 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 6 h | 5 h |
| Total with charging case | 44 h | 37 h |
| Battery capacity | 58 mAh | 45 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 10 min → 7 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LHDC, AAC, SBC | AAC |
| 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 | ||
| Protection rating | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
