A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Evolve2 Buds IP54

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Powerbeats Pro, Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10.8g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g are lighter than the Powerbeats Pro with a difference -9.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are resistant to sweat

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds and Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The Powerbeats Pro have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 6mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce 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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Powerbeats Pro produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Highest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 21hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and Powerbeats Pro's case has a full charge of 24 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.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 3 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It requires 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1.3 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Evolve2 Buds v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

The Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters, longer than that of Powerbeats Pro by 10meters

Has Aac

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work fine 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

The Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

While the Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 8000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 80Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Evolve2 Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support fast charging. This kind is 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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2only

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a multipoint of 2 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.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2Years

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Powerbeats Pro	Jabra Evolve2 Buds
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	20.3g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	12mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	10Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	✗	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	9hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	21hours
	charge time	0.7hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✗	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	20meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
	highest mic frequency	✗	8000Hz
	lowest mic frequency	✗	80Hz
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	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✗	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

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

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

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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