JBL Live Pro 2
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Live Pro 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX5 | IP57 |
weight | 9.6g | 12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 9.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 93dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 3Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP57, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Pro 2 has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g are lighter than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by -2.4g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds . JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have sweat resistance JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and JBL Live Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1.8mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 10 hours It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 0.5 hours The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps). JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.
The JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Pro 2 support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Pro 2 too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 Years . The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Live Pro 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.