A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Reflect Aero TWS IP68

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust 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).

Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's rating for solids indicates 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..

In comparison to the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro

Weight

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 13g

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, at 12.2g weigh less than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS by -0.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have sweat resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted 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. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the 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 device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6.8mm

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

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 produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 4.2mm , many people have a misconception 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 produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20000Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 99dB/mW

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 16hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 5 hours

Charge Time

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 1.5hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro takes 0.52 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 0.98 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Reflect Aero TWS v5.2

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 10meters

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 6only

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones.

While the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

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

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Reflect Aero TWS	Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP68	IPX4
	weight	13g	12.2g
	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	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	99dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	21hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.52hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	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

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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