|
Parameter |
XELENTO (1st gen.) |
XELENTO (2nd gen.) |
|
Sound signature |
as known |
|
|
Water and sweat proof |
no |
IPX4 |
|
Balanced Mode use |
no |
with Pentaconn cable** |
|
Silicone ear tips |
XELENTO (1st gen.) |
Improved, XELENTO (2nd gen.) |
|
MMCX plug connectors |
standard |
improved, more secure connection |
|
Hi-Res Audio wireless certification |
no |
yes* |
|
Apple MFi certification |
no |
yes* |
|
Google Fast Pair |
no |
yes* |
|
Amazon Alexa Built-in |
no |
yes* |
|
High-end DAC/Amp |
missing |
built-in AKM4377A* (activated by “Enhancement mode”) |
|
Codecs: LHDC |
no |
yes* |
|
Codecs: Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive |
no |
yes* |
|
Precision of earphone housings |
as known |
substantial improvement |
|
Material choice and color matching |
as known |
substantial improvement |
|
Battery runtime |
up to 8 hours |
up to 14 hours* |
|
Bluetooth receiver design |
chest-worn |
neckband* |
|
Digital plug on BT receiver |
Micro-USB |
USB-C* |
|
Cable clip |
1x metal, as known |
2x new clips with improved functionality |
|
Carry case |
as known |
improved |
These are only the improvements compared with 1st gen. Many positive aspects of first gen. have been maintained within 2nd gen.
* For XELENTO wireless only
** For XELENTO remote only