Jabra Evolve2 Buds
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JBL Tour Pro 2
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Category | Features | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | JBL Tour Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | ✗ |
weight | 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 | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 2hours | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 20meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 8,000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 80Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 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 is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Evolve2 Buds are resistant to sweat
JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds and JBL Tour Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without 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 device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.
JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 4mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is 10 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 requires fewer chargings.
JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 21 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 9 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 20meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 10meters
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work fine 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.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones.
While the JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Evolve2 Buds support the find earbuds feature.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.
The 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.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.