Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Ultimate Ears UE Fits | JBL Tune 130NC |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX3 | ipX4 |
weight | 7.94g | 11.3g | |
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 | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 20hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 20,000hz | |
sound pressure level | 110db/mw | 103db/mw | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
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 | 4only |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX3, the Ultimate Ears UE Fits'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 3 means 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.
Compared to the Ultimate Ears UE Fits, JBL Tune 130NC have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Tune 130NC has a higher liquid rating than Ultimate Ears UE Fits
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a weight of 7.94g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Tune 130NC, at 11.3g
are heavier than the Ultimate Ears UE Fits by of 3.36g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Ultimate Ears UE Fits are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
JBL Tune 130NC also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have sweat resistance
JBL Tune 130NC's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Tune 130NC have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Tune 130NC also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Tune 130NC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Tune 130NC, and Ultimate Ears UE Fits have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC 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.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
JBL Tune 130NC driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets
, many people have a misconception 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Tune 130NC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Ultimate Ears UE Fits's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Tune 130NC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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 Tune 130NC's sound pressure level measurement is 103dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Tune 130NC's battery life is
more than that of Ultimate Ears UE Fits by 2 hours
. Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Ultimate Ears UE Fits's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Tune 130NC's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Ultimate Ears UE Fits by 10 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Ultimate Ears UE Fits's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
JBL Tune 130NC takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Ultimate Ears UE Fits by 0.5 hours
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
JBL Tune 130NC too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Tune 130NC too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Tune 130NC 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 Tune 130NC have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Ultimate Ears UE Fits
Ultimate Ears UE Fits 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 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 MacBook. If you are planning 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 JBL Tune 130NC 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.
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).
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have 2 microphones.
JBL Tune 130NC microphones are 4,
more than that of Ultimate Ears UE Fits by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
JBL Tune 130NC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Tune 130NC support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Tune 130NC too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
JBL Tune 130NC too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Tune 130NC 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 access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Tune 130NC too 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.
Ultimate Ears UE Fits have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Tune 130NC also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Ultimate Ears UE Fits come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
JBL Tune 130NC too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.