IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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,
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -133.19g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time. Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
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. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 6 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.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a full charge of 44 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 charge fully 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
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. The 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 connecting 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.
While the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support 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. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. 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.
If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
