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Skullcandy Mod vs Xiaomi Buds 3

What Mod does better (2) and where Buds 3 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Skullcandy Mod
Skullcandy · 2022Mod
2 advantages≈ $50
vs
Xiaomi Buds 3
Xiaomi · 2022Buds 3
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $50
Higher score
8.6Build & features5.5

Why is Mod better than Buds 3?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 5 h+40%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Buds 3 better than Mod?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4.6 g vs 4.5 g+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Buds 3Xiaomi Buds 3≈ $503.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver size6 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity95 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h5 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Battery capacity—35 mAh
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.6 g4.5 g
Protection ratingIP55IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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