Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds'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 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
The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 4.7g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.
Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beats Studio Buds 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. The JBL Live Free 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have ANC 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. JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
The Beats Studio Buds and JBL Live Free 2 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines 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
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it 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
The sound pressure level, 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 different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective 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 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 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 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 Studio Buds's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Beats Studio Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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 enables data transfers 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. The Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance connecting 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 used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Studio Buds will work well with your iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones. While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature. Beats Studio Buds support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of 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.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Beats Studio Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Free 2 support 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 device. The Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Free 2 also have this function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them.
Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Beats Studio Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
