Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JBL Reflect Aero
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Raycon Fitness Earbuds | JBL Reflect Aero |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IP68 |
weight | 141.75g | 13g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | 8mm | 6.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 99dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 12hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 44hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 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 rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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, JBL Reflect Aero have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero has a higher liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JBL Reflect Aero, at 13g weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -128.75g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. JBL Reflect Aero also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance JBL Reflect Aero's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
JBL Reflect Aero too are dustproof and water-resistant, thus preventing water and dust from entering the interior of the devices keeping the interior components safe Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Reflect Aero and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The JBL Reflect Aero too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both JBL Reflect Aero, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. 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 produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the device. JBL Reflect Aero driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1.2mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a juicier bass than the JBL Reflect Aero The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Reflect Aero 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Reflect Aero's battery life is less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a full charge of 44 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Reflect Aero's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 28 hours It takes 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 in storage for long periods. JBL Reflect Aero takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 0.5 hours 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 charging case.
JBL Reflect Aero 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 through a single cable. JBL Reflect Aero too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The 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. JBL Reflect Aero has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Reflect Aero have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. While the JBL Reflect Aero 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 background sounds.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Reflect Aero too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The JBL Reflect Aero support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Reflect Aero also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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 earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero 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 following instruction manuals. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Reflect Aero also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Reflect Aero too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.