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Category | Features | Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro | Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.2g | ✗ | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✗ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 13mm | |
lowest frequency | ✗ | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | ✗ | 20000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 0.52hours | 2hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 60mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 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 refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 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.
Compared to the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a weight of 12.2g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat
An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent 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
ANC uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, and Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a unit size of 13mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's case has a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 4 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro takes 0.52 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 1.48 hours
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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,
equal to that of the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro
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).
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have 6 microphones.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a control panel on them.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.