At the recent Vivo X Fold 3 series launch event, the brand also debuted a couple of much-awaited TWS earbuds called the Vivo TWS 4 and TWS 4 Hi-Fi earbuds. These are the successors of the Vivo TWS 3 series earbuds, which launched back in 2022.

Vivo TWS 4 and TWS 4 Hi-Fi earbuds specs:

The TWS 4 features Qualcomm’s S3 Gen 2 sound platform, while the TWS 4 Hi-Fi comes with the recently unveiled S3 Gen 3 sound platform, promising improved audio performance. Both models are designed for a comfortable in-ear fit and include features such as 55dB active noise cancellation, and a battery life that lasts up to 45 hours.

They use Bluetooth 5.4 for stable wireless connections and have ceramic tungsten acoustic diaphragms for better sound quality. The earbuds also offer AI-enhanced call noise reduction and 44ms low latency, with the TWS 4 Hi-Fi supporting high-quality aptX Lossless audio encoding at a 1.2Mbps rate and aptX Adaptive.

A notable feature of the earbuds is their spatial sound field engine, creating a 3D listening experience with four different spatial sound modes. Both models include a 12.2mm dynamic driver, an audio range of 16Hz-48kHz, and support for various audio codecs, including LDAC and the above-mentioned aptX Lossless for the TWS 4 Hi-Fi, alongside AAC, SBC, and LC3.

Pricing & availability

The TWS 4 series earbuds are available in Dark Blue and White for the TWS 4, and Ultimate Blue and White for the TWS 4 Hi-Fi, priced at 399 yuan (US$55) and 499 yuan (US$69) respectively. They are currently available for pre-order and will be officially on sale in China from April 3rd.

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Qualcomm recently introduced the S5 Gen 3 and S3 Gen 3 sound platforms, aimed at improving the audio experience across various devices like earbuds, headphones, and speakers. These platforms bring advanced sound quality to premium and mid-range audio products, featuring innovative technologies and AI-driven enhancements.

The S5 Gen 3 platform, targeting premium audio devices, offers significantly improved performance with triple the compute power and fifty times the AI capacity of its predecessor. It features Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation and the Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite for high-quality listening. Support for Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless and Bluetooth 5.4 ensures seamless music streaming and connectivity.

The S3 Gen 3 platform, for mid-range devices, enhances audio with features like hearing enhancement and spatial audio. It supports Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless 24-bit 48kHz music streaming and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.

Both platforms include features like advanced ANC, superior DAC for clear sound, and LE Audio for new audio-sharing options. These new chips will soon be appearing on upcoming mid-range and premium audio devices, so stay tuned for the latest updates.

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vivo’s upcoming true wireless earphones will be unveiled on March 26th. vivo will release vivo TWS 4, vivo TWS 4 Hi-Fi and vivo Pad3 Pro. The vivo TWS 4 Hi-Fi boasts a unique feature, it offers a brand new audio chip manufactured by Qualcomm.

vivo TWS 4 Hi-Fi comes with Qualcomm’s latest S3 Gen 3 audio chip

Qualcomm has not officially unveiled its new audio chip, Qualcomm S3 Gen 3, it is now known that the vivo TWS 4 Hi-Fi will feature the S3 Gen 3 chip. Two different earphones will be introduced, namely vivo TWS 4 and vivo TWS 4 Hi-Fi. However, only the Hi-Fi edition will feature the S3 Gen 3 chip, while the standard vivo TWS 4 comes with the Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 chip.

When Qualcomm introduced the S3 Gen 2, it significantly improved audio latency compared to the predecessor. While the audio latency was 80 ms in the S3 Gen 1, it was reduced to as low as 20 ms with a dongle in S3 Gen 2. It is expected that S3 Gen 3 will have even better latency rates.

The vivo TWS 4 is expected to have a total battery life of 45 hours, providing continuous playing time for up to 11 hours on a single charge. The features of the vivo TWS 4 Hi-Fi are currently uncertain, but we can expect its battery performance to be similar to the standard TWS 4 model.

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