Califone E3
Built with shatter-resistant ABS plastic and noise-reducing ear covers, these wired earbuds prioritize durability and focus in classroom settings. The tangle-proof 3.9-foot cord with inline volume control and replaceable ear covers adds practical longevity for daily use. This product is best for schools and students needing a safe, distraction-limiting audio tool for tablets and smartphones.
form factor in-ear
18 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Noise Control
| Transparency | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Califone E3 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | 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 | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Califone E3 | 66.1 | 14.2 | 35 | 31.1 | 48.8 | 29.8 | 13.4 | 33.7 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.4 | 97.4 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82 | 73.7 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.4 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 79.2 | 73.7 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.4 | 91.9 | 81.4 | 97 | 48.8 | 94.7 | 98.1 | 90.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 79.2 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 99.4 |
Usage Scores
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