A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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 Pro (2nd Gen), BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g are heavier than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) with a difference of 33.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are resistant to sweat

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

ANC uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to 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) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 10.5 hours

Charge Time

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 1hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

Battery Power

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 49.7mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery power is 49.7mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh. less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 9.7mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

Has Aac

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 Pro (2nd 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.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones.

While the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Category	Features	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	10.6g	44.5g
	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	11mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	13.5hours
	charge time	1hours	1hours
	battery power	49.7mAh	40mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Reasons why you might like the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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