A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Reflect Aero TWS IP68

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..

In comparison to the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS

Weight

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 13g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g are heavier than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS with a difference of 31.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have sweat resistance

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Reflect Aero TWS's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1 and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6.8mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 99dB/mW

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 8hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 3.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 16hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 2.5 hours

Charge Time

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 1.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Reflect Aero TWS v5.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS

Has Aac

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 support AAC, a codec 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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones.

While the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Reflect Aero TWS	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP68	IPX4
	weight	13g	44.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6.8mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	99dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	13.5hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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