IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP55, the Jabra Elite 5's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres. Compared to the Jabra Elite 5, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that
Jabra Elite 5 has a lower dust resistance than JBL Reflect Aero TWS
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Elite 5
The Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
are heavier than the Jabra Elite 5 with a difference of 3g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Jabra Elite 5 are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Jabra Elite 5 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.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Jabra Elite 5 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Jabra Elite 5 and JBL Reflect Aero TWS operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
Jabra Elite 5 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 0.8mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
Jabra Elite 5's battery life is 9 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
less than that of Jabra Elite 5 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. This is given by the vendor, and Jabra Elite 5's case has a full charge of 27 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 11 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 5's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 0.5 hours
The Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. The Jabra Elite 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Jabra Elite 5 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Jabra Elite 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Jabra Elite 5 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5
Jabra Elite 5 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 5 will work well with your iPhone.
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. Jabra Elite 5 have 6 microphones. While the JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Jabra Elite 5 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Jabra Elite 5, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a control panel on them. The Jabra Elite 5 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.
The Jabra Elite 5 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Jabra Elite 5 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
