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Category | Features | BLX Earbuds | Skullcandy Indy Fuel |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
weight | 44.5g | 57g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ |
driver unit size | ✗ | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 105dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 4.5hours | 3hours |
battery life of charging case | 13.5hours | 27hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 0.3hours | |
battery power | 40mAh | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | bluetooth version | v5.1 | v5 |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | ✗ |
EXTRAS | supports fast charging | ✗ | ✓ |
multipoint count | 1only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✗ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the BLX Earbuds'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 BLX Earbuds, Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a rating of IP55 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,
Skullcandy Indy Fuel has a higher liquid rating than BLX Earbuds
The BLX Earbuds have a weight of 44.5g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel, at 57g
are heavier than the BLX Earbuds with a difference of 12.5g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, BLX Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Skullcandy Indy Fuel also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
The Skullcandy Indy Fuel come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
BLX Earbuds have sweat resistance
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Skullcandy Indy Fuel are both dustproof and water-resistant.
BLX Earbuds 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 Skullcandy Indy Fuel and BLX Earbuds have stereo speakers
The BLX Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Skullcandy Indy Fuel, and BLX Earbuds have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
BLX Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
BLX Earbuds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Skullcandy Indy Fuel's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The BLX Earbuds's battery life is 4.5 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 have to charge the device less often.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's battery life is
less than that of BLX Earbuds by 1.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and BLX Earbuds's case is said to have a full charge of 13.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
more than that of BLX Earbuds by 13.5 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the BLX Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of BLX Earbuds by 0.7 hours
BLX Earbuds's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
The BLX Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The BLX Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of BLX Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
BLX Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
The BLX Earbuds have 2 microphones.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The BLX Earbuds have a multipoint of 1 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.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The BLX Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel also have a control panel on them.
BLX Earbuds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The BLX Earbuds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.