Noise Air Buds Pro 6
Noise Buds Marine

Noise Air Buds Pro 6 Noise Buds Marine

Common Features

  • Both products have in-ear fit.
  • Both products are wireless.
  • Both products are not neckband earbuds.
  • Both products do not include wingtips.
  • Both products do not have RGB lighting.
  • Both products have stereo speakers.
  • Both products do not have UV light.
  • Both products do not have a display.
  • Both products have active noise cancellation (ANC).
  • Both products have passive noise reduction.
  • Both products have a lowest frequency of 20 Hz.
  • Both products have a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
  • Both products do not support spatial audio.
  • Both products do not have Dolby Atmos.
  • Both products do not have Dirac Virtuo.
  • Both products do not have a neodymium magnet.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products have USB Type-C.
  • Both products support fast charging.

Main Differences

  • Ingress Protection (IP) rating is IPX5 on Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and IPX4 on Noise Buds Marine.
  • Water resistance is Water resistant on Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Sweat resistant on Noise Buds Marine.
  • Driver unit size is 12.4 mm on Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and 13 mm on Noise Buds Marine.
  • Battery life is 7 hours on Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and 8 hours on Noise Buds Marine.
  • Battery life of charging case is 36 hours on Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and 27 hours on Noise Buds Marine.
  • Noise Air Buds Pro 6 has fast pairing while Noise Buds Marine does not.
  • Noise Air Buds Pro 6 supports LDHC while Noise Buds Marine does not.
  • Noise Air Buds Pro 6 supports AAC while Noise Buds Marine does not.
  • Noise Air Buds Pro 6 has in/on-ear detection while Noise Buds Marine does not.
Specs Comparison
Noise Air Buds Pro 6

Noise Air Buds Pro 6

Noise Buds Marine

Noise Buds Marine

Design:
Fit In-ear In-ear
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IPX5 IPX4
water resistance Water resistant Sweat resistant
has no wires or cables
are neckband earbuds
wingtips included
has RGB lighting
has stereo speakers
has UV light
Has a display

Both the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and the Noise Buds Marine feature an in-ear design for a secure and comfortable fit. Neither product includes wingtips, and neither are neckband-style earbuds.

In terms of water resistance, the Air Buds Pro 6 have an IPX5 rating, making them more resistant to water than the Buds Marine, which are rated at IPX4. This means the Air Buds Pro 6 can handle more exposure to water, while the Buds Marine are specifically rated for sweat resistance only.

Both models are wire-free, with no cables to get in the way, and both feature stereo speakers for high-quality sound. Neither product includes RGB lighting, UV light, or a display.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
driver unit size 12.4 mm 13 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

Both the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and the Noise Buds Marine offer active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, providing effective sound isolation. The driver unit size differs slightly between the two models, with the Air Buds Pro 6 featuring a 12.4 mm driver and the Buds Marine coming in slightly larger at 13 mm.

Both models have the same frequency range, spanning from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, ensuring full-range sound reproduction. Neither product supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo, and neither includes a neodymium magnet.

Overall, the sound quality features are nearly identical, with only a minor difference in driver size between the two products.

Power:
Battery life 7 hours 8 hours
Battery life of charging case 36 hours 27 hours
charge time 1.5 hours 1.5 hours
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and the Noise Buds Marine both offer a solid battery life, but with slight differences. The Air Buds Pro 6 provide 7 hours of playtime on a single charge, while the Buds Marine offer 8 hours. For additional use, the Air Buds Pro 6 come with a charging case that extends battery life up to 36 hours, whereas the Buds Marine's charging case provides 27 hours of extra power.

Both models have the same charge time of 1.5 hours and do not support wireless charging or solar power. Both also include a battery level indicator and feature a rechargeable battery, ensuring convenient power management.

While both earbuds offer similar charging and power features, the Air Buds Pro 6 have the edge in total battery life due to the longer-lasting charging case.

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

The Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and the Noise Buds Marine differ in a few key connectivity features. The Air Buds Pro 6 support fast pairing, making it quicker to connect to devices, while the Buds Marine do not have this feature. Both models feature USB Type-C for charging, ensuring modern compatibility, but the Buds Marine lack support for LDHC, which the Air Buds Pro 6 do have.

Neither product supports Bluetooth LE Audio or features any of the aptX technologies (such as aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX, aptX Lossless, or aptX Voice). Both earbuds have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters and cannot be paired using NFC.

Additionally, the Air Buds Pro 6 support AAC, while the Buds Marine do not.

Features:
release date April 2025 July 2025
has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
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

Both the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and the Noise Buds Marine feature ambient sound mode, allowing users to stay aware of their surroundings. The Air Buds Pro 6 also have in/on-ear detection, which automatically pauses playback when the earbuds are removed, a feature not available on the Buds Marine.

Both products support fast charging and have a multipoint count of 2, meaning they can connect to two devices simultaneously. Additionally, both have a mute function, can be used as a headset, and feature voice prompts. The control panel for both models is placed on the device rather than on the earbuds themselves.

Both models come with a travel bag included, and neither includes an in-line control panel, temperature sensor, or a built-in camera remote control function.

Microphone:
number of microphones 4 4
has a noise-canceling microphone

Both the Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and the Noise Buds Marine are equipped with 4 microphones, ensuring clear voice capture. Additionally, both models feature a noise-canceling microphone, designed to reduce background noise for improved call quality.

With identical microphone configurations, these two models offer the same level of performance in terms of voice communication.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Noise Air Buds Pro 6 and Noise Buds Marine. Both products feature an in-ear fit, are wireless, and support active noise cancellation (ANC). The Ingress Protection (IP) rating is IPX5 for the Air Buds Pro 6 and IPX4 for the Buds Marine, while the water resistance differs, with the Air Buds Pro 6 being water resistant and the Buds Marine sweat resistant. The driver unit size is 12.4 mm on the Air Buds Pro 6 and 13 mm on the Buds Marine. The Air Buds Pro 6 offers fast pairing and supports LDHC and AAC, which are not available on the Buds Marine. Additionally, the Air Buds Pro 6 has in/on-ear detection, while the Buds Marine does not.