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9.3Noise control & calls9.3
Why is A3 Pro better than SANTA MONICA?
A3 Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is SANTA MONICA better than A3 Pro?
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 6+11%
- Driver size10 mm vs 13 mm+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | Semi-in-ear (open) |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 13 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB | 103 dB |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 4 h |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 6 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 38 g | — |
| Earbud weight (each) | — | 4.5 g |
| Protection rating | — | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
