Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating
JBL Live Pro 2
IPX5
Beats Studio Buds Plus IPX4
Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds Plus's rating is read as, the first number 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 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,
Beats Studio Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2
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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds Plus by of 3.5g
Has No Wires Or Cables
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 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 ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers
JBL Live Pro 2
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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Has Passive Noise Reduction
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
The Beats Studio Buds Plus stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC 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 device, 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 find it difficult to produce 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.
Lowest Frequency
JBL Live Pro 2
20Hz
Beats Studio Buds Plus 20Hz
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Highest Frequency
JBL Live Pro 2
20,000Hz
Beats Studio Buds Plus 20,000Hz
The Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an 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 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 level of pressure of sound, measured 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 something is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Battery Life
JBL Live Pro 2
10hours
Beats Studio Buds Plus 9hours
Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
Battery Life Of Charging Case
JBL Live Pro 2
30hours
Beats Studio Buds Plus 27hours
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Beats Studio Buds Plus's case has a charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended 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 ✗
The JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put 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. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JBL Live Pro 2
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Has Usb Type-C
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
The Beats Studio Buds Plus use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Live Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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 connecting 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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds Plus will work well with your iPhone. If you intend 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).
Number Of Microphones
JBL Live Pro 2
6only
Beats Studio Buds Plus 6only
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 result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling 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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.
JBL Live Pro 2
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Has Ambient Sound Mode
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus 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, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Has In/On-Ear Detection
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The JBL Live Pro 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
Has Find Earbuds Feature
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
Supports Fast Charging
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling 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 to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can 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 Studio Buds Plus
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.
Has A Mute Function
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
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 functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Live Pro 2 also 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 following 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 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Travel Bag Is Included
JBL Live Pro 2
✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓
Beats Studio Buds Plus come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
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