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 | 20,000hz | 20,000hz | |
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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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 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,
Beats Fit Pro has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2
The Beats Fit Pro have a weight of 11.2g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Beats Fit Pro by -1.6g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Fit Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Beats Fit Pro are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beats Fit Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Beats Fit Pro have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 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 since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. 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 enhances your chill time.
The Beats Fit Pro stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Beats Fit Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by 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
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, 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 considered differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Beats Fit Pro have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, 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 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 Beats Fit Pro by 9 hours
It takes 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 in storage for extended periods.
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 power is 55mAh, battery capacity, 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
The JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
The Beats Fit Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Beats Fit Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Live Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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 range, 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.
The Beats Fit Pro have a 10meters distance connecting 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 provides 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 well with your iPhone. 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.
JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Beats Fit Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.
Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
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, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when 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 improving your listening experience.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Fit Pro have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
The Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without 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 is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.
The Beats Fit Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Beats Fit Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The 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.
When 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 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Beats Fit Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.