Jabra Elite 7 Pro
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JBL Tour Pro 2
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Category | Features | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | JBL Tour Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | ✗ |
weight | 10.8g | ✗ | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 30hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 8,000Hz | ✗ | |
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 level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tour Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Tour Pro 2 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
JBL Tour Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Tour Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and JBL Tour Pro 2 have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by 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 Tour Pro 2 by 4mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces 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 implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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
less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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 Tour Pro 2's case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 6 hours
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
JBL Tour Pro 2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of JBL Tour Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2
JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tour Pro 2 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound 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 run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tour Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully 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. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 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 earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The JBL Tour Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.
JBL Tour Pro 2 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 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
JBL Tour Pro 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.