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 of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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. Compared to the Devialet Gemini 2, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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
Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g
weigh less than the Devialet Gemini 2 with a difference -1.4g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together. Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Devialet Gemini 2 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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Devialet Gemini 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Devialet Gemini 2 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Devialet Gemini 2 stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same. Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Devialet Gemini 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Devialet Gemini 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, 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. The Devialet Gemini 2'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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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 vendor, and Devialet Gemini 2's case has a full charge of 17 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. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 7 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
The Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Devialet Gemini 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Devialet Gemini 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Devialet Gemini 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Devialet Gemini 2 will work well with your iPad. 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 Pro (2nd 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. 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).
Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Devialet Gemini 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too 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 just 30 minutes. Devialet Gemini 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 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 connected device. Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Devialet Gemini 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them. The Devialet Gemini 2 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
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