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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 ipx4
- Pioneer SE-C7BT null
Water resistance
The level of water resistance that the device has.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 null
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT 20g
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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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- Pioneer SE-C7BT null
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Has no wires or cables
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
Has RGB lighting
RGB lighting allows you to choose between millions of colors and customize the look of your PC components.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
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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Has UV light
The device kills germs, viruses and bacteria using an ultraviolet bulb.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 13
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT 8mm
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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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 20
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT 5Hz
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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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 20000
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT 22000Hz
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Supports spatial audio
Spatial audio is a technology that creates an immersive, three-dimensional sound experience by simulating audio sources from various directions and distances. It enhances the listener's perception of soundscapes, providing a more realistic and engaging experience for music, movies, or games.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
Has Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. By doing so, Dolby Atmos allows for immersive, 360-degree sound.
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT null
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Sound pressure level
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
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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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 8.5
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT 7h
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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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 46.5
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT null
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Battery life (ANC)
The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 null
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT 1.5h
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Charge time
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 1.5
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT null
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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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- Pioneer SE-C7BT null
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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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
Connectivity
Has USB Type-C
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT 4.1
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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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
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).
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
Has aptX
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT null
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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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- Pioneer SE-C7BT 10m
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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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- Pioneer SE-C7BT null
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Maximum Bluetooth range
The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 10
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT 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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
Has in/on-ear detection
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
Has find earbuds feature
You can use the app to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
Multipoint count
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
- Mivi DuoPods i6 2
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT null
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Can read notifications
It can read out any notifications that you receive while you're using the earbuds/headphones.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
Control panel placed on a device
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
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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.
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT null
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Has voice prompts
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
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.
- Mivi DuoPods i6
- Pioneer SE-C7BT
Microphone
Number of microphones
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
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- Pioneer SE-C7BT 1
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