Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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, JBL Reflect Aero have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
Bose SoundSport Free has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero
The Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JBL Reflect Aero, at 13g
are lighter than the Bose SoundSport Free by -5.2g
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 distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together. The Bose SoundSport Free come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Reflect Aero too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When used as directed, they secure the earbuds from falling off. Bose SoundSport Free are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Reflect Aero and Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers
The Bose SoundSport Free stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero 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
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce 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 generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Reflect Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices 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. JBL Reflect Aero's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW. How loud something is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get 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 have to charge the device less often. JBL Reflect Aero's battery life is
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 has 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.
JBL Reflect Aero'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 for the first time. JBL Reflect Aero takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.5 hours
The Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your device and case. JBL Reflect Aero too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. 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.
JBL Reflect Aero 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. JBL Reflect Aero have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones.
While the JBL Reflect Aero microphones are 6,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Bose SoundSport Free have a find earbuds feature. The Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the JBL Reflect Aero 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Reflect Aero also support the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Bose SoundSport Free, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero also have a control panel on them.
The Bose SoundSport Free support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The Bose SoundSport Free come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Reflect Aero too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
