A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Devialet Gemini IPX4

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Devialet Gemini'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 Devialet Gemini, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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 8g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

Devialet Gemini have a weight of 8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g weigh more than the Devialet Gemini with a difference of 36.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Devialet Gemini have sweat resistance

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

ANC uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Devialet Gemini have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Devialet Gemini sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Devialet Gemini 10mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Devialet Gemini have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 5Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

The Devialet Gemini'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 while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Devialet Gemini make sound with a juicier bass than the BLX Earbuds Gen 1

Highest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

Devialet Gemini's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Devialet Gemini 94dB/mW

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini's measurement is 94dB/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 6hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

Devialet Gemini's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of Devialet Gemini by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Devialet Gemini 18hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Devialet Gemini's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of Devialet Gemini by 4.5 hours

Charge Time

Devialet Gemini 1.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Devialet Gemini by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Devialet Gemini 55mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

Devialet Gemini's battery power is 55mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh. less than that of Devialet Gemini by 15mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Devialet Gemini, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Devialet Gemini v5

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

Devialet Gemini have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, newer than that of Devialet Gemini . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Devialet Gemini 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

The Devialet Gemini have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini

Has Aac

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Devialet Gemini support AAC, a codec 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 a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Devialet Gemini will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Devialet Gemini 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 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

Devialet Gemini have 2 microphones.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Devialet Gemini use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Devialet Gemini support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Devialet Gemini have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Devialet Gemini support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Devialet Gemini, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Devialet Gemini 2Years

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Devialet Gemini have a warranty period of 2 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 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Devialet Gemini have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Devialet Gemini ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Devialet Gemini come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Devialet Gemini	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	8g	44.5g
	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	✗
	lowest frequency	5Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	94dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	13.5hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1hours
	battery power	55mAh	40mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Battery Power

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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