IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates 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. Compared 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -133.19g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The 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, this creates 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 unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same. Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes 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
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
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 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 requires fewer chargings. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 6 hours
. Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has 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 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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, 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 in a single cable.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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. The 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
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 result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made 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 environments. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
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 charge the earbuds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 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 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 comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a control panel on them.
The 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. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
