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Category | Features | Audio Technica ATH TWX9 | JBL Endurance Peak |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 10.8g | 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 | 5.8mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 16Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 22000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 102dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 4hours |
battery life of charging case | 18.5hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 2.5hours | 2hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 75mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v4.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 1only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | 16000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 100Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak
The JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9, at 10.8g
are lighter than the JBL Endurance Peak by -19.2g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Endurance Peak have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Endurance Peak have sweat resistance
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.
An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no 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, 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 Audio Technica ATH TWX9 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 outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Endurance Peak have Active Noise Cancellation allowing 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.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The JBL Endurance Peak and Audio Technica ATH TWX9 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
The JBL Endurance Peak have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 4.2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate 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 measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
JBL Endurance Peak can make sound with a juicier bass than the Audio Technica ATH TWX9
The JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Endurance Peak
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.
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 have to charge the device less often.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery life is
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 2 hours
. Every 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.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Endurance Peak's case is said to have 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 having to recharge the case itself.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's charging case has a battery life of 18.5 hours,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 5.5 hours
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 for the first time.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 0.5 hours
JBL Endurance Peak's battery capacity is 75mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
The JBL Endurance Peak have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The JBL Endurance Peak have Bluetooth version of 4.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Endurance Peak have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 will work well with your iPad. 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 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).
JBL Endurance Peak have 1 microphones.
While the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 microphones are 4,
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 3
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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 voice that the microphone can recognize.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest mic frequency is 16000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a find earbuds feature.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a mute function, they support 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 earbuds.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 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.
JBL Endurance Peak support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
The JBL Endurance Peak come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.