Overall Score 5.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Tour Pro 2 | Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ✗ | IPX4 |
weight | ✗ | 12.2g | |
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 | 10mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 21hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 0.52hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a weight of 12.2g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Tour Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have sweat resistance
JBL Tour Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Tour Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro and JBL Tour Pro 2 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JBL Tour Pro 2 and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, and JBL Tour Pro 2 have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 1mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
The JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is 10 hours, 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 Tour Pro 2 by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, 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 manufacturer, and JBL Tour Pro 2's case is said to have a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 9 hours
It requires 0.52 hours to fully charge the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The 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.
Xiaomi FlipBuds 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.
Xiaomi FlipBuds 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tour Pro 2 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
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).
JBL Tour Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
JBL Tour Pro 2 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 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tour Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the JBL Tour Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a control panel on them.
JBL Tour Pro 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
JBL Tour Pro 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.