A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

JLab Go Air IP44

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating for solids indicates that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the JLab Go Air, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

JLab Go Air 10g

The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, at 12.2g are heavier than the JLab Go Air by of 2.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 JLab Go Air have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, 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 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

JLab Go Air 8mm

JLab Go Air have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air by 3mm , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JLab Go Air 20Hz

The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JLab Go Air 20000Hz

The JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

JLab Go Air 5hours

The JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, 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 chanrgings.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is more than that of JLab Go Air by 2 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Go Air's case is said to have a full charge of 15 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 JLab Go Air by 6 hours

Charge Time

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro takes 0.52 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Go Air by 0.98 hours

Battery Power

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JLab Go Air 43mAh

JLab Go Air's battery capacity is 43mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

JLab Go Air v5

The JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of JLab Go Air . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

JLab Go Air 10meters

The JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air

Has Aptx Adaptive

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

JLab Go Air 2only

The JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.

While the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JLab Go Air -38dBV/Pa

The JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

JLab Go Air ✗

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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air, so you can easily 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.

Warranty Period

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

JLab Go Air 2Years

The JLab Go Air have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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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

Sound Pressure Level

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

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

Mic Sensitivity

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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