A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro IPX4

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

Weight

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a weight of 12.2g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

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 ✓

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.

Has Stereo Speakers

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

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 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.

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 an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 20000Hz

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.

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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, 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.

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 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

Charge Time

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 2hours

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

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 keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

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Has Usb Type-C

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

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 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.

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 ✗

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 ✗

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

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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 channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

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 ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

Multipoint Count

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

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.

Has A Mute Function

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

Travel Bag Is Included

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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.

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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	✗
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 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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