A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 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

Weight

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a weight of 12.2g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat

Has An Earbud Foam

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's 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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, and Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 13mm

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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 20Hz

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 20000Hz

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 9hours

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery life is 9 hours, 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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 4 hours

Charge Time

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 2hours

It requires 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 for the first time.

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

Battery Power

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 60mAh

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro v5.2

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 10meters

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

The 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

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

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 easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

With 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.

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

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro	Xiaomi FlipBuds 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	13mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	21hours
	charge time	2hours	0.52hours
	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
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 Review By Comparison of the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro Vs. Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro

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A summary of the review by comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

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

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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