IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared 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
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
are heavier than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) with a difference of 2.24g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from independent 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 uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Jabra Elite 7 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the device.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver 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 while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can make sound with a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case has a full 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 requires 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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 just put down on a supported charging pad. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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. 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 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 iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. 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 type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. 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. The 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.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have this function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's 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 functions are supported on the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
The 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. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
