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Philips Fidelio L3 vs Philips Fidelio L4

What Fidelio L3 does better (1) and where Fidelio L4 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Philips Fidelio L3
Philips · 2021Fidelio L3
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $80
vs
Philips Fidelio L4
Philips · 2023Fidelio L4
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
9.2Noise control & calls6.3
4.5Battery6.4

Why is Fidelio L3 better than Fidelio L4?

  1. aptXYes · Fidelio L4: No

Why is Fidelio L4 better than Fidelio L3?

  1. Battery life38 h vs 50 h+32%
  2. Battery life with ANC32 h vs 40 h+25%
  3. LDACNo · Fidelio L3: Yes
  4. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency7 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB99 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life38 h50 h
Battery life with ANC32 h40 h
Battery capacity—800 mAh
Charging time—2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Design & build
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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