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Category | Features | Sony WF 1000XM3 | Jabra Evolve2 Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ✗ | IP54 |
weight | 17g | 10.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✗ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 3.5hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 20meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports bluetooth pairing using nfc | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | ✗ | 80Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. 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 protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Sony WF 1000XM3 have a weight of 17g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g
are lighter than the Sony WF 1000XM3 by -6.2g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF 1000XM3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together.
The Sony WF 1000XM3 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds are resistant to sweat
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Sony WF 1000XM3 have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Sony WF 1000XM3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony WF 1000XM3's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Sony WF 1000XM3 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Sony WF 1000XM3 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Sony WF 1000XM3 have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Sony WF 1000XM3's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The Sony WF 1000XM3 have neodymium magnets, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, using high magnetic flux.
The Sony WF 1000XM3's battery life is 8 hours, 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 chanrgings.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is
more than that of Sony WF 1000XM3 by 2 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 the Sony WF 1000XM3's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of Sony WF 1000XM3 by 3 hours
It requires 3.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF 1000XM3's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Sony WF 1000XM3 by 1.5 hours
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Sony WF 1000XM3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Sony WF 1000XM3 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Sony WF 1000XM3 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Sony WF 1000XM3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Sony WF 1000XM3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters,
longer than that of Sony WF 1000XM3 by 10meters
Sony WF 1000XM3 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 Sony WF 1000XM3 will work well with your iPad. 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
The Sony WF 1000XM3 support fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
Sony WF 1000XM3 have 4 microphones.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of Sony WF 1000XM3 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM3 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Sony WF 1000XM3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
Sony WF 1000XM3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Sony WF 1000XM3 have a find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.
Sony WF 1000XM3 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Sony WF 1000XM3 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Sony WF 1000XM3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a control panel on them.
The Sony WF 1000XM3 have a warranty period of 2 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 a malfunction occurs. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the Sony WF 1000XM3
.
Sony WF 1000XM3 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Sony WF 1000XM3 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.