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Ear vs Ear (3)

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Ear
Ear8.0Very good
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Ear (3)
Ear (3)8.0Very good
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The short verdict

Scores are tied

Both score the same. Use the key differences and prices below to decide.

Ear
8.0
Ear (3)
8.0
Choose the Ear if
  • Android users who want good sound and LDAC on a budget.
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Choose the Ear (3) if
  • Buyers who want distinctive design and solid midrange ANC buds.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theEar2 wins
+300%Longer listening time40 vs 10 h
−$70Cheaper today$59 vs $129
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Why pick theEar (3)1 win
−4,615 gLighter in the hand5 vs 4,620 g
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Sound4 differences
Type
In-ear monitor
True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds
Wear style
In-ear monitor
In-ear
Driver type
Dynamic
Dynamic, PMI + TPU diaphragm
Driver size
0.43 in (11 mm)
0.47 in (12 mm)
Noise Control2 differences
Adaptive ANC
Yes
1
Ambient / transparency
Yes
1
Battery4 differences
Battery life
40 h
10 h
Total with case
40
38
Battery type
40 mAh
AAC: up to 10 h ANC off / 5.5 h ANC on; with case up to 38 h ANC off / 22 h ANC on
Wireless charging
Yes
1W
Connectivity3 differences
Connection
Wireless
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth 5.4
Codecs
SBC,AAC,LDAC,LHDC
AAC, SBC, LDAC
Microphone1 difference
Microphone
Yes
Six MEMS microphones plus two voice pickup units; case Super Mic
Comfort & Build3 differences
Weight
4620 g
5 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP54 dust and water resistance for earbuds and case
Colors
Black, White
White
Where to buy
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