Devialet Gemini 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Powerbeats Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 5.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Devialet Gemini 2 | Powerbeats Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 12g | 20.3g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | ✗ | |
sound pressure level | 120dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 17hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 0.7hours | |
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 | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2's rating is read as, the first value 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.
In comparison to the Devialet Gemini 2, Powerbeats Pro 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 take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g
are heavier than the Devialet Gemini 2 with a difference of 8.3g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting 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 connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat
Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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 Powerbeats Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Devialet Gemini 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Devialet Gemini 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Powerbeats Pro, and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Devialet Gemini 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2mm
, a common assumption 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.
Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Devialet Gemini 2 produce a juicier bass than the Powerbeats Pro
Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.
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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Powerbeats Pro's battery life is
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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 is said to have a charge of 17 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Powerbeats Pro'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 for the first time.
Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 0.3 hours
Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Devialet Gemini 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
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.
Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Devialet Gemini 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
Devialet Gemini 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Powerbeats Pro 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.
The 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).
The Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.
Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2,
less than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
Devialet Gemini 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Powerbeats Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just 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 to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Devialet Gemini 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them.
The Devialet Gemini 2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Powerbeats Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.