iQOO TWS Air 3
Vivo TWS Air 3

iQOO TWS Air 3 Vivo TWS Air 3

Common Features

  • Both products are earbuds.
  • Both products have an IP54 ingress protection rating.
  • Both products are sweat resistant.
  • Both products weigh 7.2 g.
  • Both products have no wires or cables.
  • Neither product is a neckband earbud.
  • Neither product includes wingtips.
  • Neither product has RGB lighting.
  • Both products lack active noise cancellation (ANC).
  • Both products lack passive noise reduction.
  • Both products have a 12 mm driver unit size.
  • Both products have a frequency range from 20 Hz to 20000 Hz.
  • Neither product supports Dolby Atmos.
  • Neither product supports Dirac Virtuo.
  • Neither product has a neodymium magnet.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products support fast charging.
  • Both products can be used as a headset.
  • Both products include a travel bag.

Main Differences

  • Spatial audio support is not available on iQOO TWS Air 3 but is supported on Vivo TWS Air 3.
  • Battery life is 7 hours on iQOO TWS Air 3 and 10 hours on Vivo TWS Air 3.
  • Battery life of the charging case is 38 hours on iQOO TWS Air 3 and 35 hours on Vivo TWS Air 3.
  • Charge time is 1.5 hours on iQOO TWS Air 3 and 2 hours on Vivo TWS Air 3.
  • Audio latency is 44 ms on iQOO TWS Air 3 and 33 ms on Vivo TWS Air 3.
  • A built-in camera remote control function is available on iQOO TWS Air 3 but not on Vivo TWS Air 3.
Specs Comparison
iQOO TWS Air 3

iQOO TWS Air 3

Vivo TWS Air 3

Vivo TWS Air 3

Design:
Fit Earbud Earbud
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP54 IP54
water resistance Sweat resistant Sweat resistant
weight 7.2 g 7.2 g
has no wires or cables
are neckband earbuds
wingtips included
has RGB lighting
has stereo speakers
has UV light
Has a display

Both the iQOO TWS Air 3 and the Vivo TWS Air 3 share identical specifications in the design category. Both are earbud-style wireless earphones with a sweat-resistant water resistance rating and an IP54 ingress protection rating, making them suitable for workouts and light exposure to water.

In terms of weight, both models weigh 7.2 grams, making them lightweight and comfortable for extended use. Neither product has any wires or cables, and neither uses a neckband design. Both are equipped with stereo speakers for sound output and do not include wingtips for additional fit options.

Additionally, neither model has RGB lighting, UV light, or a display, keeping their designs sleek and minimalistic without additional visual features.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
driver unit size 12 mm 12 mm
lowest frequency 20 Hz 20 Hz
highest frequency 20000 Hz 20000 Hz
supports spatial audio
has Dolby Atmos
has Dirac Virtuo
has a neodymium magnet

The iQOO TWS Air 3 and Vivo TWS Air 3 have largely similar sound quality specifications. Both models lack active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction features, meaning they do not actively block outside noise during use. Both also have identical driver unit sizes at 12 mm, which should provide a similar audio performance in terms of driver capability.

For frequency range, both earbuds support the same lowest frequency of 20 Hz and the highest frequency of 20,000 Hz, ensuring they cover the full spectrum of human hearing. However, the Vivo TWS Air 3 stands out with support for spatial audio, which the iQOO TWS Air 3 does not offer.

Neither product includes Dolby Atmos, Dirac Virtuo, or a neodymium magnet, meaning both models are fairly standard in terms of additional sound-enhancing technologies.

Power:
Battery life 7 hours 10 hours
Battery life of charging case 38 hours 35 hours
charge time 1.5 hours 2 hours
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The iQOO TWS Air 3 and Vivo TWS Air 3 have several similar features when it comes to power and battery life, but there are some differences to note. The iQOO TWS Air 3 offers a battery life of 7 hours on a single charge, while the Vivo TWS Air 3 lasts slightly longer at 10 hours. For the charging case, the iQOO TWS Air 3 provides a total of 38 hours of additional playtime, while the Vivo TWS Air 3 offers 35 hours.

In terms of charging time, the iQOO TWS Air 3 takes 1.5 hours to charge fully, while the Vivo TWS Air 3 takes 2 hours, which is slightly longer. Both models lack wireless charging capabilities and have rechargeable batteries. Additionally, both earbuds have a battery level indicator, making it easy to monitor remaining power.

Neither product features a solar power battery, so users will rely on standard charging methods.

Connectivity:
has fast pairing
Has USB Type-C
Bluetooth version 6 6
has LDAC
has LDHC
has Bluetooth LE Audio
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Low Latency
has aptX HD
has aptX
has aptX Lossless
audio latency 44 ms 33 ms
has aptX Voice
has Auracast
maximum Bluetooth range 10 m 10 m
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Can be used wirelessly
has AAC

The iQOO TWS Air 3 and Vivo TWS Air 3 have nearly identical connectivity features, with only a few differences. Both models support USB Type-C charging and Bluetooth 6. Neither has fast pairing, NFC Bluetooth pairing, or support for AAC, LDAC, LDHC, Bluetooth LE Audio, aptX (including Adaptive, Low Latency, HD, or Lossless), aptX Voice, or Auracast.

One key difference is the audio latency: the iQOO TWS Air 3 has an audio latency of 44 ms, while the Vivo TWS Air 3 has a slightly lower latency of 33 ms. This difference may result in a small improvement in syncing audio with video on the Vivo model.

Both earbuds have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters and can be used wirelessly, offering similar connectivity performance overall.

Features:
release date May 2025 May 2025
Supports fast charging
multipoint count 2 2
can read notifications
has a mute function
can be used as a headset
control panel placed on a device
Has voice prompts
travel bag is included
Has an in-line control panel
Has a temperature sensor
Has a built-in camera remote control function

The iQOO TWS Air 3 and Vivo TWS Air 3 share a lot of the same features, with both supporting fast charging and multipoint connectivity, allowing users to connect to two devices simultaneously. Both models also include a mute function, can be used as a headset, have a control panel placed on the device, offer voice prompts, and come with a travel bag.

Neither product has the ability to read notifications, an in-line control panel, or a temperature sensor. One difference is that the iQOO TWS Air 3 includes a built-in camera remote control function, while the Vivo TWS Air 3 does not.

Overall, both earbuds offer a similar set of features, with the only distinction being the camera remote control function exclusive to the iQOO TWS Air 3.

Microphone:
has a noise-canceling microphone

Both the iQOO TWS Air 3 and Vivo TWS Air 3 are equipped with a noise-canceling microphone. This feature ensures that both models are capable of reducing background noise during calls or voice recordings, enhancing clarity in communications.

There is no difference between the two products in terms of microphone capabilities; both include the same noise-canceling microphone functionality.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between iQOO TWS Air 3 and Vivo TWS Air 3. Both products are earbuds with an IP54 ingress protection rating and weigh 7.2 g. Neither has RGB lighting, and both are sweat resistant. However, they differ in several areas: Vivo TWS Air 3 supports spatial audio, while iQOO TWS Air 3 does not. Battery life is 7 hours for iQOO and 10 hours for Vivo. The charging case provides 38 hours for iQOO and 35 hours for Vivo. Additionally, audio latency is 44 ms on iQOO and 33 ms on Vivo, and iQOO includes a built-in camera remote control, which Vivo lacks.