Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Vs. Jabra Evolve2 Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Evolve2 Buds IP54

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second 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 of liquids 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 Evolve2 Buds have a rating of IP54 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, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10.8g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g are heavier than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by of 2.24g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have sweat resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the 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 need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 5mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, 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 on its way through.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) make sound with a juicier bass than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Highest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

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 commonly 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 Evolve2 Buds's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 21hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 9 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

It requires 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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 status of your earbuds and case.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Evolve2 Buds v5.2

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters, longer than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 10meters

Has Aac

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work well 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 8,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 80Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are best for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

With the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2Years

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

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.

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2Years, more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Evolve2 Buds	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	8.56g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	10hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	30hours
	charge time	2hours	0.3hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	20meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	8,000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	80Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included