Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating for solids indicates 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 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,
Bose SoundSport Free has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh less than the Bose SoundSport Free with a difference -7.4g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Bose SoundSport Free have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate 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 during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Bose SoundSport Free 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers
The Bose SoundSport Free stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The 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, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds. 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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 for a single charge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not 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 vendor, and the Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 for the first time. The Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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.
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
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 noise.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose SoundSport Free support the find earbuds feature. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.
The Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The 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 the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Bose SoundSport Free, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them. Bose SoundSport Free have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Bose SoundSport Free come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
