Overall Score 7.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | JBL Live Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
weight | 11.2g | 9.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.5mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 101.3dB/mW | 93dB/mW | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 55mAh | 65mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 70ms | ✗ | |
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 | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Fit Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
In comparison 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,
JBL Live Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Beats Fit Pro
Beats Fit Pro have a weight of 11.2g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Beats Fit Pro by -1.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Fit Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each 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 good 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 separate 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 reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Beats Fit Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Beats Fit Pro and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
Beats Fit Pro sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Beats Fit Pro have a unit size of 9.5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
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
, a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce 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 while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies 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. The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Beats Fit Pro have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.
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 commonly 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
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Beats Fit Pro's case has a full charge of 21 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 for the first time.
JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Fit Pro by 1 hours
Beats Fit Pro's battery capacity is 55mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery power is 65mAh.
more than that of Beats Fit Pro by 10mAh
JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Beats Fit Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Beats Fit Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 electronics.
Beats Fit Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Fit Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Beats Fit Pro have a latency of 70ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Beats Fit Pro have 6 microphones.
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 device to filter out background sounds.
Beats Fit Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Beats Fit Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
JBL Live Pro 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Fit Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.
The Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Beats Fit Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect 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 Beats Fit Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.
Beats Fit Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Beats Fit Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
The 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 that has followed 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. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Beats Fit Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.