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.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 ipx4
- Motorola Moto Buds 250 ipx5
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.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 8g
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- Motorola Moto Buds 250 null
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Sound quality
Driver unit size
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 null
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- Motorola Moto Buds 250 6mm
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Lowest frequency
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 null
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- Motorola Moto Buds 250 20Hz
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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.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 null
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- Motorola Moto Buds 250 20000Hz
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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.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 4h
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- Motorola Moto Buds 250 6h
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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.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 16h
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- Motorola Moto Buds 250 12h
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Charge time
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 1h
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- Motorola Moto Buds 250 2h
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Connectivity
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.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250
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.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250
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).
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250
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).
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250
Has AAC
AAC is a codec that is 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.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250
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.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250
Has in/on-ear detection
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250
Has find earbuds feature
You can use the app to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250
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.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250
Warranty period
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2 null
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- Motorola Moto Buds 250 1 years
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Has an in-line control panel
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250
Has a temperature sensor
With a temperature sensor you can monitor changes in temperature to measure your exertion levels and avoid hyperthermia.
- Fresh 'n Rebel Twins 2
- Motorola Moto Buds 250