Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
and that of liquids is that,
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
are heavier than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by of 2.24g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are resistant to sweat
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 5mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can make sound with a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case has a charge of 30 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 6 hours
It takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.
While the Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
