Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a higher liquid rating than Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -133.19g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation 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 overcome background noise. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the 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 earbuds.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 3mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 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.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 6 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a charge of 44 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. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 14 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 0.7 hours
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a control panel on them. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
