IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 8 means 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..
Compared to the JBL Reflect Aero, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a lower dust resistance than JBL Reflect Aero
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
JBL Reflect Aero have a weight of 13g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
are lighter than the JBL Reflect Aero with a difference -2.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.
The JBL Reflect Aero come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. JBL Reflect Aero have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The JBL Reflect Aero are both dustproof and water-resistant. JBL Reflect Aero have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Reflect Aero's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JBL Reflect Aero and Jabra Elite 7 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
The JBL Reflect Aero sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Reflect Aero driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Reflect Aero by 0.8mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Reflect Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The JBL Reflect Aero'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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Reflect Aero's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero by 8 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The JBL Reflect Aero have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JBL Reflect Aero support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The JBL Reflect Aero have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Reflect Aero have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero
JBL Reflect Aero have 6 microphones.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. JBL Reflect Aero have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The JBL Reflect Aero support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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. JBL Reflect Aero have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The JBL Reflect Aero, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Reflect Aero support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Reflect Aero come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
