Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | Beoplay EX |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP57 |
weight | 10.8g | 12g | |
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 | 9.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 20meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | 3Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP57, the Beoplay EX's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Beoplay EX, Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Evolve2 Buds
The Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g are lighter than the Beoplay EX by -1.2g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds . Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds . Beoplay EX have sweat resistance Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beoplay EX's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds and Beoplay EX have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Beoplay EX have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Beoplay EX and Jabra Evolve2 Buds work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. The Beoplay EX stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm 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 device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beoplay EX by 3.2mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass The Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble The Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is more than that of Beoplay EX by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Beoplay EX's case has a charge of 20 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Beoplay EX by 1 hours It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beoplay EX's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, 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.
The Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Beoplay EX support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Beoplay EX . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters, longer than that of Beoplay EX by 10meters Beoplay EX 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 Beoplay EX will work fine with your MacBook. 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 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. The Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps). Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beoplay EX . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Beoplay EX support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 Beoplay EX . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device. The Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Beoplay EX, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a control panel on them.
Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2Years, less than that of Beoplay EX by 1 Years . The Beoplay EX support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. Beoplay EX come with a special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.