A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Soundpeats Mini Pro IPX5

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX5, the Soundpeats Mini Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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, Powerbeats Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Powerbeats Pro has a lower liquid rating than Soundpeats Mini Pro

Weight

Soundpeats Mini Pro 9.94g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a weight of 9.94g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g are heavier than the Soundpeats Mini Pro with a difference of 10.36g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Soundpeats Mini Pro 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 .

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro have sweat resistance

Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

An 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 for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Soundpeats Mini Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Powerbeats Pro and Soundpeats Mini Pro have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both Powerbeats Pro, and Soundpeats Mini Pro have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Soundpeats Mini Pro 10mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The Soundpeats Mini Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Soundpeats Mini Pro 7hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Soundpeats Mini Pro 14hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Soundpeats Mini Pro's case has a charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 10 hours

Charge Time

Soundpeats Mini Pro 1.5hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 0.8 hours

Battery Power

Soundpeats Mini Pro 45mAh

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery power is 45mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Powerbeats Pro 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.

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Has Usb Type-C

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Soundpeats Mini Pro v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

Soundpeats Mini Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Soundpeats Mini Pro 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Soundpeats Mini Pro

Has Aac

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 fine with your MacBook. If you intend 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 Powerbeats Pro 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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).

Audio Latency

Soundpeats Mini Pro 60ms

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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.

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Number Of Microphones

Soundpeats Mini Pro 6only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

Soundpeats Mini Pro have 6 microphones.

While the Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Soundpeats Mini Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Soundpeats Mini Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro 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.

Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

With the Soundpeats Mini Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Soundpeats Mini Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Powerbeats Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Soundpeats Mini Pro	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.94g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	✗	10Hz
POWER	battery life	7hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.7hours
	battery power	45mAh	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
	audio latency	60ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	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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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

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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