Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | JBL Reflect Aero TWS |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IP68 |
weight | 10.8g | 13g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
waterproof depth rating | 1meters | ✗ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 6.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 99dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 16hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 8000Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a lower dust resistance than JBL Reflect Aero TWS
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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh less than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS with a difference -2.2g
True wireless devices have no wires 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 key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS are resistant to sweat
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers
Jabra Elite 7 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for swimming.
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Jabra Elite 7 Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a unit size of 6.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 0.8mm
, a common assumption 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The 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 makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces 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 20000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
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.
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 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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case has a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 takes 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 extended periods.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
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 earbuds and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
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
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.