Overall Score 6.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Reflect Aero TWS | Skullcandy Indy Fuel |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP68 | IP55 |
weight | 13g | 57g | |
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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 99dB/mW | 105dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 3hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 27hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 0.3hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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..
Compared to the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, Skullcandy Indy Fuel have a rating of IP55 meaning that
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher dust resistance than Skullcandy Indy Fuel
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Skullcandy Indy Fuel
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Skullcandy Indy Fuel, at 57g
weigh more than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS with a difference of 44g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Skullcandy Indy Fuel also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When applied as directed, they secure the earbuds from falling off.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have sweat resistance
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel too are dustproof and water-resistant, which means that they can prevent water and dust from entering the interior of the devices and damaging the interior components
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 Skullcandy Indy Fuel also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Skullcandy Indy Fuel, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel 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
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, 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.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's battery life is
less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 11 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1.2 hours
Skullcandy Indy Fuel, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Skullcandy Indy Fuel too 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 device.
The Skullcandy Indy Fuel also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel too have a control panel on them.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Skullcandy Indy Fuel too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Skullcandy Indy Fuel also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.