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1 / 3All Status, no substance?
At 5.6, its noise cancelling beats 12% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 94 of the 266 we've cataloged.
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 248 of 266 we've cataloged.
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 246 of 266 we've cataloged.
IPX5 appears on 11% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).
None is the most common — on 55% of the 22 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -4.4 |
| 25 | -4.7 |
| 32 | -4.6 |
| 40 | -3.7 |
| 50 | -2.0 |
| 63 | 0.3 |
| 80 | 2.1 |
| 100 | 2.2 |
| 125 | 0.5 |
| 160 | -3.0 |
| 200 | -5.9 |
| 250 | -7.8 |
| 315 | -8.6 |
| 400 | -7.2 |
| 500 | -5.3 |
| 630 | -2.8 |
| 800 | -0.8 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 2.2 |
| 1600 | 4.2 |
| 2000 | 6.0 |
| 2500 | 8.3 |
| 3150 | 9.4 |
| 4000 | 6.9 |
| 5000 | 8.1 |
| 6300 | 5.9 |
| 8000 | 4.5 |
| 10000 | 1.2 |
| 12500 | -5.0 |
| 16000 | -20.3 |
| 20000 | -37.4 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -5.5 |
| 26 | -0.3 |
| 33 | 0.3 |
| 41 | 0.3 |
| 52 | 0.3 |
| 65 | 0.5 |
| 82 | 0.5 |
| 103 | 0.4 |
| 130 | 0.6 |
| 163 | 0.4 |
| 205 | -0.2 |
| 259 | 0.6 |
| 325 | 1.8 |
| 410 | 3.7 |
| 516 | 6.1 |
| 613 | 5.9 |
| 772 | 8.6 |
| 972 | 12.1 |
| 1220 | 12.7 |
| 1540 | 13.6 |
| 1940 | 16.5 |
| 2440 | 19.9 |
| 3070 | 23.4 |
| 3870 | 25.7 |
| 4870 | 27.4 |
| 6130 | 34.2 |
| 7720 | 37.7 |
| 9720 | 38.9 |
| 12200 | 41.4 |
| 15400 | 37.7 |
| 19400 | 28.4 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.0 |
| 26 | 2.1 |
| 33 | 2.8 |
| 41 | 1.6 |
| 52 | 2.0 |
| 65 | 1.9 |
| 82 | 3.1 |
| 103 | 6.0 |
| 130 | 9.2 |
| 163 | 8.3 |
| 205 | 6.0 |
| 259 | 5.2 |
| 325 | 3.9 |
| 410 | 4.9 |
| 516 | 7.1 |
| 613 | 6.1 |
| 772 | 8.8 |
| 972 | 13.9 |
| 1220 | 14.8 |
| 1540 | 16.2 |
| 1940 | 18.6 |
| 2440 | 21.6 |
| 3070 | 25.1 |
| 3870 | 28.1 |
| 4870 | 29.7 |
| 6130 | 39.8 |
| 7720 | 39.4 |
| 9720 | 37.3 |
| 12200 | 38.6 |
| 15400 | 37.7 |
| 19400 | 28.6 |
The Status Between 3 ANC is an upscale set of active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds with AAC and SBC Bluetooth connectivity. It's well made, with an IPX5 rating, and an excellent equalizer. The downsides are the ANC itself could be better and the fit might prove difficult for some ears.
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