Most TWS earphones come with an in-ear design providing great noise cancellation with a seal. They are also more stable as they sit better inside users’ ear canals, so when we compare them to an earphone with an open-fit design, it shows this type still has its edge.
One of the major reasons for choosing open-fit earphones is that not everyone likes having a tip inserted into their ear canal. Also because of their comfortable experience. Moreover, open-fit earphones are now catching up in active noise cancellation (ANC) technologies as some of them are already providing ANC features that usually only exist in high-end in-ear earphones.
HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3
The HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3, which comes with an Ultra Hearing Dual-driver system that produces sounds that are rich and detailed.
You will hear things you never heard before, from the deepest bass to the highest treble, without any distortion or interference. You will feel like you are inside the music, surrounded by every note and instrument.
The FreeBuds Pro 3 supports L2HC 2.0 and LDAC high-resolution codecs and is certified by both HWA and Hi-Res Audio Wireless. The audio transmission rate can reach 990 kbps, which reduces the delay and deterioration in audio transmission, enabling overall details in music to be well preserved and presented with high fidelity.
Just like the ear canal structure of each person is different, the way they enjoy music is also different. Some like to blast their music, and some prefer a gentler tune. Some wear their earbuds snugly, and some let them dangle a bit. All of these can affect the way the sound is experienced.
That’s why the FreeBuds Pro 3 can adjust the sound with its Triple Adaptive EQ based on these conditions to let you hear the music the way it was meant to be heard.
This ensures that every frequency point in the music is full of tension, without any drag, and that vocals and background music are distinctly layered. You can hear the rise and fall of details and pick apart all the various instruments in a symphony.
Apple AirPods Pro 2
The AirPods Pro 2 is the second generation of Apple’s flagship wireless ANC earbuds promises a more powerful processor, with advancements in active noise-cancelling, new features and, more importantly, better audio performance.
Ultimately, the noise canceling is one of the best out there. Apple AirPods Pro 2’s noise-canceling experience can and will vary with the fit of the earbuds, so hopefully, you get a good fit.
The new MagSafe-enabled wireless charging case is the same size but now has a built-in speaker and Apple’s U1 chip, which allows it to play sounds for use with Apple’s precision Find My feature (the case essentially has an Apple AirTag built into it).
Previously, the buds could play a sound through their drivers, but often they were in the case, so you couldn’t hear that sound. Now, you can use Find My to locate the case or the left or right earbuds separately should one or all of them go missing (the buds use Bluetooth Low Energy or BLE for tracking). The case also now has a spot for attaching a lanyard, but sadly, Apple doesn’t include a lanyard with the buds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless earbuds, with pro-grade technology for immersive sound like never before. While Intelligent ANC lets you seamlessly switch between noise canceling and fully adjustable ambient sound. So let the outside in – or keep it out. It’s your world. Galaxy Buds Pro let you hear the best of it.
Active Noise Canceling on Galaxy Buds Pro filters out up to 99% of background noise. Microphones on the inside and outside monitor noise in real time. Choose the ANC level to dial the world up or down with an intelligent algorithm that cancels out the noise: turn it to High on a noisy bus, or use Low in a quiet library – no need to change the volume.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are IPX7 water-resistant, which means they can withstand being fully submerged in 1-meter deep water for up to 30 minutes. Like their predecessors, battery life is rated at five hours with noise canceling on and eight hours with it off at moderate volume levels, plus you get about three additional charges from the case (it charges via USB-C and wirelessly).
The verdict? It’s complicated
All three of these are some of the best earphones on the market today. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. The HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3 stands out with the audio transmission rate that is up to 990 kbps, three times as much as ordinary format.
FreeBuds Pro 3 has triple adaptive EQ, so you can always enjoy consistently high audio quality. The triple adaptive EQ algorithm will detect volume level, ear canal shape, and wearing status in real-time, and apply the optimal sound level and EQ settings.
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 is a great choice for people who are already used to Apple’s ecosystem. It offers powerful performance and seamless connectivity within the ecosystem. While the AirPods Pro 2 will pair with Android devices, you do lose a lot of their special features, including Spatial Audio, so Android users are better off with Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3.
