Overall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 10.6g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | 11mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✗ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first value 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 Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -131.15g
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 case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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 Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 3mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, 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 measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a charge of 44 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.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 20 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work fine with your iPhone. 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling 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 connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too 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 following instruction manuals.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.