Why is The Nines better than Vibes XL?
The Nines has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Vibes XL better than The Nines?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · The Nines: Yes
- aptXNo · The Nines: Yes
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.4+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | — | 1.0 |
| Channel count | — | 1 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 16 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | aptX HD, aptX, LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 12,300 g |
| Width | — | 275 mm |
| Height | — | 731 mm |
| Depth | — | 280 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | Yes | — |
