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Category | Features | Soundpeats Mini Pro | BLX Earbuds Gen 1 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX5 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.94g | 44.5g | |
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 | 10mm | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | ✗ | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | ✗ | 20000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 4.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 14hours | 13.5hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1hours | |
battery power | 45mAh | 40mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.1 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
audio latency | 60ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX5, the Soundpeats Mini Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.
Compared to the Soundpeats Mini Pro, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a lower liquid rating than Soundpeats Mini Pro
Soundpeats Mini Pro have a weight of 9.94g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g
weigh more than the Soundpeats Mini Pro with a difference of 34.56g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Soundpeats Mini Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Soundpeats Mini Pro are resistant to sweat
BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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 Mini Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Soundpeats Mini Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Soundpeats Mini Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1, and Soundpeats Mini Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Soundpeats Mini Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.
The BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery life is 7 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.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is
less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 2.5 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 manufacturer, and the Soundpeats Mini Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 14 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours,
less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 0.5 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 0.5 hours
Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery capacity is 45mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh.
less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 5mAh
Soundpeats Mini Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1,
older than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Soundpeats Mini Pro
Soundpeats Mini Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Soundpeats Mini Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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.
Soundpeats Mini Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Mini Pro have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro have 6 microphones.
The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2,
less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
Soundpeats Mini Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Soundpeats Mini Pro have a find earbuds feature.
Soundpeats Mini Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Soundpeats Mini Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have a control panel on them.
The Soundpeats Mini Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
Soundpeats Mini Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.