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Why is Buds Air 8 better than StormBox Micro 3?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · StormBox Micro 3: No
Why is StormBox Micro 3 better than Buds Air 8?
- Battery life14 h vs 24 h+71%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
- Battery capacity62 mAh vs 4,800 mAh77.4×
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
- Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | — |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | — |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 11 mm | — |
| Number of drivers | 2 | — |
| Output power | — | 13 W |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 6 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 14 h | 24 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 30 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 58 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 62 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Charging time | 2 h | 2 h |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| 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 | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Width | — | 112 mm |
| Height | — | 108 mm |
| Depth | — | 45 mm |
| Protection rating | IP55 | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | IPx8 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
