Status Between SAANC-3X
A hybrid triple-driver system with dual balanced armatures delivers a detailed, high-resolution soundstage uncommon at this price. The customizable ANC with three distinct modes and a secure, IPX5-rated fit with multiple ear tips make it a versatile daily companion. These earbuds are best for commuters and travelers who prioritize call clarity and noise control for voice-heavy content over critical music listening.
form factor in-ear
driver type hybrid
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 8
case battery hours 24
water resistance IPX5
65 Overall Score
Price CA$149
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong sound (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | multiple ear tip sizes |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Impedance | 16 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 24 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Status Between SAANC-3X | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status Between SAANC-3X | 93.6 | 97.5 | 92 | 90.8 | 80 | 29.5 | 88.2 | 66.1 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82.9 | 73.3 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.6 | 77.8 | 94.6 | 99.6 | 89.8 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 80 | 73.3 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.5 | 92.1 | 81.4 | 97 | 49.4 | 94.6 | 98.1 | 89.8 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 80 | 94.6 | 99.6 | 99.4 |
Price
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