A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Devialet Gemini IPX4

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Devialet Gemini's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number 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, 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

Weight

Devialet Gemini 8g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The Devialet Gemini have a weight of 8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g weigh more than the Devialet Gemini with a difference of 12.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Devialet Gemini ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Devialet Gemini have sweat resistance

Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Devialet Gemini ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Devialet Gemini have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Powerbeats Pro also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Devialet Gemini have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Devialet Gemini sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Devialet Gemini 10mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

Devialet Gemini have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates 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 by 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 5Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

The Devialet Gemini's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that Devialet Gemini make sound with a juicier bass than the Powerbeats Pro

Highest Frequency

Devialet Gemini 20000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Sound Pressure Level

Devialet Gemini 94dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The Devialet Gemini's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer 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 have to charge the device less often.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of Devialet Gemini by 3 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Devialet Gemini 18hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Devialet Gemini by 6 hours

Charge Time

Devialet Gemini 1.5hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 by 0.8 hours

Battery Power

Devialet Gemini 55mAh

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has Wireless Charging

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Devialet Gemini v5

Powerbeats Pro v5

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

Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Devialet Gemini 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

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

Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini

Has Aac

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Devialet Gemini 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 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend 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 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Powerbeats Pro 2only

The Devialet Gemini have 2 microphones.

While the Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, equal to that of the Devialet Gemini . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Devialet Gemini have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Devialet Gemini have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Devialet Gemini support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Devialet Gemini 2Years

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Devialet Gemini support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Devialet Gemini ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Devialet Gemini come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Powerbeats Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Devialet Gemini	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	8g	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	20000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	94dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.7hours
	battery power	55mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	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

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

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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