Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second number 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..
In comparison to the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher dust resistance than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
are lighter than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS with a difference -2.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time. JBL Reflect Aero TWS stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. 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 TWS by 0.8mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, 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 Reflect Aero TWS's case is said to have a full charge of 16 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 8 hours
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 unused for extended periods.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 TWS
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones. While the Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 still want to hear traffic.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
