A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of 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 the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

JBL Tune 225TWS 9.8g

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 move with.

The JBL Tune 225TWS, at 9.8g weigh less than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) with a difference -0.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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 cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Tune 225TWS also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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 JBL Tune 225TWS also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, 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 having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC 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) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 12mm

JBL Tune 225TWS have a unit size of 12mm 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, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20Hz

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20000Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20000Hz

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 105dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Tune 225TWS's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 5hours

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

JBL Tune 225TWS's battery life is less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 1 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 20hours

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

JBL Tune 225TWS's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 4 hours

Charge Time

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune 225TWS's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

JBL Tune 225TWS v5

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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Tune 225TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS 10meters

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

JBL Tune 225TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

Has Aac

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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 JBL Tune 225TWS 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) ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 4only

The JBL Tune 225TWS have 4 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

JBL Tune 225TWS too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Tune 225TWS too support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The JBL Tune 225TWS too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The JBL Tune 225TWS also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

JBL Tune 225TWS too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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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

Sound Pressure Level

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

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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