Overall Score 5.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS | JBL Tour Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | ✗ |
weight | 8.12g | ✗ | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✗ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✗ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 14.2mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 20000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 15hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
battery power | 30mAh | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
audio latency | 60ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✗ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS'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 can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a weight of 8.12g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS are resistant to sweat
JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 Tour Pro 2 and Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS driver unit is 14.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 4.2mm
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Tour Pro 2
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery life is 5 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 5 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 have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's case is said to have a full charge of 15 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 Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 15 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery power is 30mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
JBL Tour Pro 2 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tour Pro 2 will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have 4 microphones.
JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.