Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) | JBL Endurance Peak |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 10.6g | 30g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 16Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 22000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 4hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 49.7mAh | 75mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | bluetooth version | v5.3 | v4.2 |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 1only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust 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, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak
The JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g
weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak by -19.4g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
The JBL Endurance Peak come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Endurance Peak have sweat resistance
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes 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 producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Endurance Peak have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JBL Endurance Peak and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
The JBL Endurance Peak driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the device.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 1mm
, a common assumption 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 imply that they produce better quality sound.
JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
JBL Endurance Peak produce a juicier bass than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
JBL Endurance Peak generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
The JBL Endurance Peak's battery life is 4 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Endurance Peak's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 1 hours
JBL Endurance Peak's battery capacity is 75mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery power is 49.7mAh.
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 25.3mAh
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
JBL Endurance Peak have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The JBL Endurance Peak have Bluetooth version of 4.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Endurance Peak have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
JBL Endurance Peak have 1 microphones.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 5
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Endurance Peak, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a control panel on them.
JBL Endurance Peak have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The JBL Endurance Peak have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
JBL Endurance Peak come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.