Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Fit Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Beats Fit Pro, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Beats Fit Pro has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2
Beats Fit Pro have a weight of 11.2g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Beats Fit Pro by -1.6g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Fit Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together. Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Beats Fit Pro are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beats Fit Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Fit Pro'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 utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Beats Fit Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Beats Fit Pro sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Beats Fit Pro have a unit size of 9.5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines 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 Beats Fit Pro by 1.5mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Fit Pro's measurement is 101.3dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW.
How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The Beats Fit Pro's battery life is 7 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 more battery hours, 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 Beats Fit Pro by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Beats Fit Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 21 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Beats Fit Pro by 9 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Beats Fit Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Fit Pro by 1 hours
The Beats Fit Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Beats Fit Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Beats Fit Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Beats Fit Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Beats Fit Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
Beats Fit Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Fit Pro will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beats Fit Pro have 6 microphones.
While the JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Beats Fit Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. Beats Fit Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The JBL Live Pro 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Fit Pro have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.
The Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Beats Fit Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device. The Beats Fit Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Beats Fit Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them. Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
.
The Beats Fit Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Live Pro 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Beats Fit Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
