Why is Buds 3 better than Buds 5?
Buds 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Buds 5 better than Buds 3?
- Active noise cancellingNo · Buds 3: Yes
- Battery life5 h vs 10 h2×
- Total with charging case20 h vs 40 h2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 12.4 mm |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Microphones | 2 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 10 h |
| Total with charging case | 20 h | 40 h |
| Battery capacity | 35 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.5 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
