Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
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Jabra Elite 7 Pro
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Category | Features | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) | Jabra Elite 7 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
weight | 10.6g | 10.8g | |
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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✗ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 8only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8,000Hz | |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g are heavier than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) with a difference of 0.2g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Elite 7 Pro and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Jabra Elite 7 Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 5mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 3 hours . Every 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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds 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, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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, older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is 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 iPhone. 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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones. Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . 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, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature.
Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support 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. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.