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.
- Jabra Elite 10 ip57
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 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.
- Jabra Elite 10 11.4
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 10.6g
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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.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
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.
- Jabra Elite 10 null
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro null
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Waterproof depth rating
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
- Jabra Elite 10 1
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 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.
- Jabra Elite 10 10
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 11mm
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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.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
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.
- Jabra Elite 10 8
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 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.
- Jabra Elite 10 28
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 19h
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Battery life (ANC)
The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.
- Jabra Elite 10 6
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 2h
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Charge time
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
- Jabra Elite 10 3
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 55mAh
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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.
- Jabra Elite 10 null
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro null
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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.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Connectivity
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.
- Jabra Elite 10 5.3
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 5
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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.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
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.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
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).
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
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).
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
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.
- Jabra Elite 10 null
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 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.
- Jabra Elite 10 null
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 10m
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Maximum Bluetooth range
The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
- Jabra Elite 10 10
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 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.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Can be used wirelessly
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Features
Has in/on-ear detection
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Has find earbuds feature
You can use the app to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
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.
- Jabra Elite 10 2
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro null
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Has a mute function
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
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.
- Jabra Elite 10 2
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro 1.5 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.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Has a temperature sensor
With a temperature sensor you can monitor changes in temperature to measure your exertion levels and avoid hyperthermia.
- Jabra Elite 10
- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro
Microphone
Highest mic frequency
The highest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording treble.
- Jabra Elite 10 8000
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro null
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Lowest mic frequency
The lowest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording bass.
- Jabra Elite 10 100
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- Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro null
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