Measuring What Matters
ANC attenuation with calibrated mics: NYC subway (75-85dB), Boeing 737 (70-80dB), office (45-55dB).
Best: Sony WF-1000XM6
38dB subway — highest measured. V3 processor. LDAC 24/96. Battery: 8h ANC on, 12h off.
Value: Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
32dB subway at $179. Dual-driver. Best ambient mode. IPX7.
Apple: AirPods Pro 3
H3 chip: 35dB, zero-latency transparency. Spatial Audio. 7h battery.
Calls: Jabra Elite 10
Six mics + bone conduction. 30dB ANC. Dolby Atmos. 7.5h.
