Overall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds | JBL Live Free 2 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
weight | 5.1g | 9.8g | |
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 | 8.2mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100.5dB/mW | 102dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 28hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds'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. In comparison to the Beats Studio Buds, JBL Live Free 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 Free 2 has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds by of 4.7g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds . JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds . Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Live Free 2 also have stereo speakers ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Beats Studio Buds and JBL Live Free 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The Beats Studio Buds sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both JBL Live Free 2, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 2.8mm , 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JBL Live Free 2's sound pressure level measurement is 102dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 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 Free 2's battery life is less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1 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 no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 16 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours, more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 12 hours It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Beats Studio Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Beats Studio Buds support AAC, a codec that is 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work fine with your iPad. If you intend 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. Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.
JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them The JBL Live Free 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 still want to hear traffic. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.
Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them. Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.