Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Devialet Gemini 2 IPX4

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2'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.

In comparison to the Devialet Gemini 2, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Devialet Gemini 2 12g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g are lighter than the Devialet Gemini 2 by -3.44g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Devialet Gemini 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Devialet Gemini 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Devialet Gemini 2 10mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 2 5Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

The Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Devialet Gemini 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Highest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 2 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

The Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Devialet Gemini 2 120dB/mW

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini 2's measurement is 120dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Devialet Gemini 2 5hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

Devialet Gemini 2'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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Devialet Gemini 2 17hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Devialet Gemini 2's case is said to have a full charge of 17 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 13 hours

Charge Time

Devialet Gemini 2 1hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 0.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Devialet Gemini 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Devialet Gemini 2 v5.2

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

The Devialet Gemini 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Devialet Gemini 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Devialet Gemini 2 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2

Has Aac

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Devialet Gemini 2 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Devialet Gemini 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Devialet Gemini 2 4only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.

While the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6, more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Devialet Gemini 2 2only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

The Devialet Gemini 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

With the Devialet Gemini 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Devialet Gemini 2 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Devialet Gemini 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Devialet Gemini 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Devialet Gemini 2	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12g	8.56g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	120dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	17hours	30hours
	charge time	1hours	0.3hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✗	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Devialet Gemini 2 Vs. Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included