IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free'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. In comparison to the Bose SoundSport Free, 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,
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Bose SoundSport Free
The Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh less than the Bose SoundSport Free by -7.4g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bose SoundSport Free have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Bose SoundSport Free are resistant to sweat
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers
Bose SoundSport Free stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Bose SoundSport Free have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4mm
, many people have a misconception 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 deliver better quality sound. The Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Bose SoundSport Free's measurement is 98dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 14 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. The Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
The Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones. Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 6
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose SoundSport Free support the find earbuds feature. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.
Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 just 30 minutes. Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Bose SoundSport Free, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them. Bose SoundSport Free support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Bose SoundSport Free come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
