Overall Score 4.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 4.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Tune 225TWS | BLX Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ✗ | IPX4 |
weight | 9.8g | 44.5g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ |
driver unit size | 12mm | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 105dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 4.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 13.5hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 40mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.1 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 2only |
EXTRAS | supports fast charging | ✓ | ✗ |
multipoint count | ✗ | 1only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the BLX Earbuds'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.
JBL Tune 225TWS have a weight of 9.8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The BLX Earbuds, at 44.5g
are heavier than the JBL Tune 225TWS with a difference of 34.7g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune 225TWS are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
BLX Earbuds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Tune 225TWS have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Tune 225TWS's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both BLX Earbuds and JBL Tune 225TWS have stereo speakers
The JBL Tune 225TWS stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both BLX Earbuds, and JBL Tune 225TWS have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.
JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
BLX Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
BLX Earbuds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Tune 225TWS's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The JBL Tune 225TWS's battery life is 5 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
BLX Earbuds's battery life is
less than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 0.5 hours
. Each 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Tune 225TWS's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
BLX Earbuds's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours,
less than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 6.5 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune 225TWS's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
BLX Earbuds takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 1 hours
BLX Earbuds's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
JBL Tune 225TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
BLX Earbuds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
JBL Tune 225TWS use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
The JBL Tune 225TWS have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
BLX Earbuds has a Bluetooth version of 5.1,
newer than that of JBL Tune 225TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Tune 225TWS have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
BLX Earbuds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Tune 225TWS
JBL Tune 225TWS support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune 225TWS will work well with your iPad. If you are planning 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.
The JBL Tune 225TWS have 4 microphones.
The BLX Earbuds microphones are 2,
less than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The JBL Tune 225TWS support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The BLX Earbuds support multipoint of 1 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
JBL Tune 225TWS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the JBL Tune 225TWS, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
BLX Earbuds also have a control panel on them.
JBL Tune 225TWS support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
BLX Earbuds too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Tune 225TWS come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
BLX Earbuds also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.