Overall Score 7.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | Audio Technica ATH TWX9 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 10.8g | 10.8g | |
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 | 6mm | 5.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 40000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 102dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 18.5hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 20meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
highest mic frequency | 8000Hz | 16000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | 80Hz | 100Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. 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).
Having a value of IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds'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 low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9, at 10.8g
have the same weight as the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have sweat resistance
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Evolve2 Buds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Audio Technica ATH TWX9, and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 0.2mm
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this implies that
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Audio Technica ATH TWX9's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is 10 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 have to charge the device less often.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery life is
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 4 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case has a full charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's charging case has a battery life of 18.5 hours,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 2.5 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 0.5 hours
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 20meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a maximum range of 10meters,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 10meters
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC, a codec that is 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 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 Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones.
While the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 microphones are 4,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest mic frequency is 16000Hz,
higher than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 8000Hz
. Microphones, reaching a high frequency of up to 140000Hz is among the best today
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz,
higher than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 20Hz
. With modern microphones, you can have a frequency starting from as low as 1Hz.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Evolve2 Buds support the find earbuds feature.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also have a control panel on them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.