Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | 1More Aero | Powerbeats Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX5 | IPX4 |
weight | ✗ | 20.3g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 24hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 0.7hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✗ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✗ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX5, the 1More Aero's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.
Compared to the 1More Aero, Powerbeats Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
1More Aero has a higher liquid rating than Powerbeats Pro
The Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, 1More Aero are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
1More Aero have sweat resistance
Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
1More Aero have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Powerbeats Pro and 1More Aero have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The 1More Aero have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
1More Aero sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
1More Aero driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the device.
Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of 1More Aero by 2mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The 1More Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Powerbeats Pro can produce a juicier bass than the 1More Aero
The 1More Aero's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
1More Aero's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Powerbeats Pro's battery life is
more than that of 1More Aero by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the 1More Aero's case is said to have a full charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of 1More Aero by 3 hours
It requires 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
1More Aero have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
1More Aero support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
The 1More Aero have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of 1More Aero
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
1More Aero have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the 1More Aero
1More Aero support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the 1More Aero will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Powerbeats Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
1More Aero have 6 microphones.
The Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2,
less than that of 1More Aero by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The 1More Aero use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The 1More Aero support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the 1More Aero support the find earbuds feature.
1More Aero support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Powerbeats Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
1More Aero have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the Powerbeats Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
1More Aero support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
1More Aero come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Powerbeats Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.