Design
Fit
The fit of the earbuds.
- Grooves Theta in_ear
- Motorola VerveBuds 400 earbud
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.
- Grooves Theta ipx5
- Motorola VerveBuds 400 ipx6
Water resistance
The level of water resistance that the device has.
- Grooves Theta null
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 9
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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.
- Grooves Theta 7.2
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 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.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
Neckband
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
Sound quality
Has passive noise reduction
The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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.
- Grooves Theta 10
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 6
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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.
- Grooves Theta 20
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 null
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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.
- Grooves Theta 20000
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 null
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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.
- Grooves Theta 7.5
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 3
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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.
- Grooves Theta 22.5
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 null
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Charge time
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
- Grooves Theta 1
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 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.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
Connectivity
Has fast pairing
The device connects via a Bluetooth quick pairing standard (such as Google Fast Pair) that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and allows for a fast, hassle-free pairing process.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
Has USB Type-C
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
- Grooves Theta null
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 5
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Bluetooth version
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
- Grooves Theta 5.3
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 null
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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.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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).
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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).
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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.
- Grooves Theta null
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 null
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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.
- Grooves Theta 45
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 10
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Maximum Bluetooth range
The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
- Grooves Theta 10
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 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.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
Can be used wirelessly
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
Has in/on-ear detection
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
Has find earbuds feature
You can use the app to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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.
- Grooves Theta null
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 1
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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.
- Grooves Theta null
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 null
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Travel bag is included
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
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.
- Grooves Theta null
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 null
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Has a temperature sensor
With a temperature sensor you can monitor changes in temperature to measure your exertion levels and avoid hyperthermia.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400
Microphone
Number of microphones
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
- Grooves Theta 4
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- Motorola VerveBuds 400 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.
- Grooves Theta
- Motorola VerveBuds 400