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JVC nearphones HA-NP80T vs LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am

What nearphones HA-NP80T does better (3) and where xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JVC nearphones HA-NP80T
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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LG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $150
7.0Battery6.4
7.1Build & features4.4

Why is nearphones HA-NP80T better than xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 2.5 h+25%

Why is xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am better than nearphones HA-NP80T?

  1. Battery life9.5 h vs 10 h+5%
  2. Earbud weight (each)9.2 g vs 5.3 g+74%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life9.5 h10 h
Battery life with ANC—7 h
Total with charging case—30 h
Charging time2 h2.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)9.2 g5.3 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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