Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Beats Studio Buds Plus IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds Plus'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.

Compared to the Beats Studio Buds Plus, 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 Studio Buds Plus

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6.1g

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus by of 3.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Beats Studio Buds Plus and JBL Live Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Beats Studio Buds Plus have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Beats Studio Buds Plus 8.2mm

The Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 2.8mm , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus'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 make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates 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 implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

Beats Studio Buds Plus 100dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds Plus's measurement is 100dB/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 a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus 9hours

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1 hours . Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus 27hours

This is given by the vendor, and Beats Studio Buds Plus's case has a charge of 27 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 Studio Buds Plus by 3 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

Beats Studio Buds Plus v5.3

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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, older than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

Beats Studio Buds Plus 10meters

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 Studio Buds Plus will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6only

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

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 earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

JBL Live Pro 2 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 just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2only

Beats Studio Buds Plus support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly 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 Studio Buds Plus . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

With the Beats Studio Buds Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

Beats Studio Buds Plus 1Years

Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.

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, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus .

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Pro 2	Beats Studio Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.6g	6.1g
	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	8.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	93dB/mW	100dB/mW
POWER	battery life	10hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	27hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	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	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included