Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC vs Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Design
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 ipx4
Weight
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 8g
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Wingtips included
These earbuds come with wingtips that can be attached for a more secure fit. Wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Sweat resistance
Resistance to sweat makes it ideal for use while doing sports.
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Is dustproof and water-resistant
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
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Has RGB lighting
RGB lighting allows you to choose between millions of colors and customize the look of your PC components.
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Has stereo speakers
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
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Sound quality
Has active noise cancellation (ANC)
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Lowest frequency
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC 20
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Highest frequency
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC 20000
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Power
Battery life
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC 7
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 4h
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Battery life of charging case
The battery life of the charging case as given by the manufacturer. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your headphones on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC 14
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 16h
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Battery life (ANC)
The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC null
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 1h
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Charge time
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC 1.5
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Battery power
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
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Has wireless charging
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
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Has a solar power battery
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
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Connectivity
Has USB Type-C
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Has LDAC
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
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Has aptX Adaptive
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Has aptX Low Latency
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Has aptX HD
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Has aptX Lossless
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
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Audio latency
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your headphones/earbuds. Lower latency reduces audio lag, and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 10m
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Maximum Bluetooth range
The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC 10
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 null
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Supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Can be used wirelessly
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Features
Has ambient sound mode
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Has in/on-ear detection
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Has find earbuds feature
You can use the app to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Supports fast charging
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Has a temperature sensor
With a temperature sensor you can monitor changes in temperature to measure your exertion levels and avoid hyperthermia.
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
Microphone
Number of microphones
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC 4
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- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 2
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Has a noise-canceling microphone
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
- Altec Lansing NanoBuds ANC
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