Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Ultimate Ears UE Fits | JBL Reflect Aero TWS |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX3 | ip68 |
weight | 7.94g | 13g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✗ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 6.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 20hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 20,000hz | |
sound pressure level | 110db/mw | 99db/mw | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | 1years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX3, the Ultimate Ears UE Fits's rating for solids indicates 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 up to 60° from vertical position for ten minutes.
In comparison to the Ultimate Ears UE Fits, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
Ultimate Ears UE Fits has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a weight of 7.94g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
are heavier than the Ultimate Ears UE Fits by of 5.06g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Ultimate Ears UE Fits are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have stereo speakers, what this means is that Ultimate Ears UE Fits's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Ultimate Ears UE Fits have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Ultimate Ears UE Fits by 3.2mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Ultimate Ears UE Fits's measurement is 110dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
equal to that of the Ultimate Ears UE Fits
. Each 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.
This is given by the vendor, and Ultimate Ears UE Fits's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Ultimate Ears UE Fits by 4 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Ultimate Ears UE Fits's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Ultimate Ears UE Fits
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Ultimate Ears UE Fits
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Ultimate Ears UE Fits
Ultimate Ears UE Fits 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Ultimate Ears UE Fits will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits have 2 microphones.
While the JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
more than that of Ultimate Ears UE Fits by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a find earbuds feature.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the Ultimate Ears UE Fits, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.