A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a weight of 12.2g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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 don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate 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)

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

JBL Tour Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The JBL Tour Pro 2 and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 20000Hz

The JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

The JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and 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 several times before having to recharge 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

Charge Time

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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 when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

JBL Tour Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

The 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

Has Aac

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 6only

JBL Tour Pro 2 6only

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tour Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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 fully charge a device.

Also the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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 have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro	JBL Tour Pro 2
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	11mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	✗	20Hz
	highest frequency	✗	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	7hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	30hours
	charge time	0.52hours	✗
	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	✗	✓
	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

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

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 Aac

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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