Powerbeats Pro Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Tws Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Reflect Aero TWS IP68

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

IP ratings is the rank 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 such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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.

In comparison to the Powerbeats Pro, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that they are completely dust proof and that of liquids is that, Powerbeats Pro has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS

Weight

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 13g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g are lighter than the Powerbeats Pro with a difference -7.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When applied rightly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are resistant to sweat

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too are dustproof and water-resistant, which means that they can prevent water and dust from entering the interior of the devices keeping the interior components safe

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Powerbeats Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6.8mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm 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 device, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 5.2mm , as many tend to believe 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 mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Powerbeats Pro can make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS

Highest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20,000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 99dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 8hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 16hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and Powerbeats Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 8 hours

Charge Time

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 1.5hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 0.8 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro

Has Aac

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

The Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

While the JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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