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9.2Noise control & calls7.9
Why is Fidelio L3 better than Los Angeles?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Los Angeles: No
- Lowest frequency7 Hz vs 20 Hz2.9×
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- aptXYes · Los Angeles: No
Why is Los Angeles better than Fidelio L3?
- Battery life38 h vs 80 h2.1×
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 |
| Lowest frequency | 7 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 107 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 38 h | 80 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 32 h | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design & build | ||
| Colours | Black | — |









