IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means 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, 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 Bose SoundSport Free
Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
are lighter than the Bose SoundSport Free by -5.2g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
The Bose SoundSport Free come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities. If used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. Bose SoundSport Free 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
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose SoundSport Free's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have stereo speakers
The Bose SoundSport Free sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS, and Bose SoundSport Free have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC 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.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 3.2mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate 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. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 3 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 have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 6 hours
It takes 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 long periods. JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.5 hours
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 state of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, 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,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
The Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose SoundSport Free have a find earbuds feature. Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support the mute function.
It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Bose SoundSport Free, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them.
The Bose SoundSport Free have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Bose SoundSport Free come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
