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

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Beats Studio Buds IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating for solids indicates 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, 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

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Beats Studio Buds 5.1g

The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We consider 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 with a difference of 4.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds 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 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Beats Studio Buds and JBL Live Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Beats Studio Buds 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 8.2mm

The Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

JBL Live Pro 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular 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

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds 20,000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high audible 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 can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

Beats Studio Buds 100.5dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure 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 Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

Beats Studio Buds 8hours

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 longer battery life, 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 Studio Buds by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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 16hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 by 14 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

Beats Studio Buds 1.5hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

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 ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable 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 ✓

Beats Studio Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through 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 v5.2

Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

Beats Studio Buds 10meters

The Beats Studio Buds 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

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

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 can provide 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 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

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 6only

Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.

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

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Beats Studio Buds ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness 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 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds 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.

JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

Beats Studio Buds 2only

Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.

The JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

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

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

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

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

Beats Studio Buds ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 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.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds ✓

The Beats Studio Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Pro 2	Beats Studio Buds
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.6g	5.1g
	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	100.5dB/mW
POWER	battery life	10hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	16hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	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	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Beats Studio Buds Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

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