A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. 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 (water).

Scoring IPX4, the BLX Earbuds Gen 1'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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1, 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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1

Weight

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a weight of 44.5g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g are lighter than the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 with a difference -34.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have sweat resistance

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Live Free 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible 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 make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Live Free 2's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Free 2 7hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is 4.5 hours, these last less 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 requires fewer chargings.

JBL Live Free 2's battery life is more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 2.5 hours . Each 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 Free 2 28hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and BLX Earbuds Gen 1's case is said to have a charge of 13.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 14.5 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging 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 the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have Bluetooth version of 5.1, 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 Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the BLX Earbuds Gen 1

Has Aac

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Free 2 6only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have 2 microphones.

JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 1 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Free 2 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Live Free 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Free 2	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.8g	44.5g
	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	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	102dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	28hours	13.5hours
	charge time	✗	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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