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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. |
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. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Lowest frequencyThe lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass. |
Lowest frequencyThe lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass. | 4Hz | 20Hz | 20Hz | 10Hz | 4Hz | 17Hz | 10Hz | 4Hz | 4Hz | 4Hz | 20Hz | 7Hz | 20Hz | 16Hz | 5Hz |
Highest frequencyThe highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble. |
Highest frequencyThe highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble. | 40000Hz | 22000Hz | 22000Hz | 20000Hz | 40000Hz | 23000Hz | 30000Hz | 40000Hz | 40000Hz | 40000Hz | 20000Hz | 25000Hz | 22000Hz | 40000Hz | 32000Hz |
Driver unit sizeThe driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass. |
Driver unit sizeThe driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass. | 30mm | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm | 32mm | 43.6mm | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm | 50mm |
Sound pressure levelDevices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. |
Sound pressure levelDevices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. | 102dB/mW | 95dB/mW | 92dB/mW | 102dB/mW | 104.5dB/mW | 110dB/mW | N.A. | 101dB/mW | 105dB/mW | 105dB/mW | 95dB/mW | 96dB/mW | 95dB/mW | N.A. | 105dB/mW |
Battery lifeThe 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. |
Battery lifeThe 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. | 30h | 24h | 50h | 36h | 30h | 30h | 30h | 20h | 30h | 50h | 45h | 30h | 40h | 60h | N.A. |
WeightWe 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. |
WeightWe 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. | 250g | 282g | 323g | 296g | 255g | 227g | 310g | 292g | 254g | 298g | 378.5g | 252g | 285g | 272g | 350g |