A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ipX4

IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a weight of 44.5g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Ultimate Ears Drops are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops are resistant to sweat

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops 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.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have stereo speakers

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1, and Ultimate Ears Drops have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Ultimate Ears Drops 9.2mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Ultimate Ears Drops have a unit size of 9.2mm 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 sound made by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Ultimate Ears Drops 20hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20hz

Ultimate Ears Drops's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Ultimate Ears Drops 20,000hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20,000hz

Ultimate Ears Drops's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Ultimate Ears Drops 110db/mw

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Ultimate Ears Drops's measurement is 110dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Ultimate Ears Drops 6hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

The Ultimate Ears Drops's battery life is 6 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of Ultimate Ears Drops by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Ultimate Ears Drops 9hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Ultimate Ears Drops's case is said to have a full charge of 9 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, more than that of Ultimate Ears Drops by 4.5 hours

Charge Time

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mah

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Ultimate Ears Drops, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Ultimate Ears Drops v4.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

The Ultimate Ears Drops have Bluetooth version of 4.2, 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, newer than that of Ultimate Ears Drops . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Ultimate Ears Drops 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

Ultimate Ears Drops have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Ultimate Ears Drops

Has Aac

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Ultimate Ears Drops will work well with your iPad. If you are planning 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Ultimate Ears Drops 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

The Ultimate Ears Drops have 2 microphones.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, equal to that of the Ultimate Ears Drops . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Ultimate Ears Drops support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Ultimate Ears Drops support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

Ultimate Ears Drops 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

With the Ultimate Ears Drops, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Ultimate Ears Drops support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Ultimate Ears Drops come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Ultimate Ears Drops	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	✗	ipX4
	weight	✗	44.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.2mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
	sound pressure level	110db/mw	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	9hours	13.5hours
	charge time	✗	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mah
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v4.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	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 Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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