Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Tws Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 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. Compared to the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that they are completely dust proof and that of liquids is that, JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g are heavier than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by of 2.4g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables 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 an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are resistant to sweat JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc 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. Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.

Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes.

Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 4.2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 2 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.

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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 8 hours It takes 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 when they have been unused for extended periods. JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 0.5 hours Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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. JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 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 iPhone. 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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.

Especially useful in noisy areas. The 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 The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging.

This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support the mute function.

It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. 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 Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.