JBL Live Free 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX5, the JBL Live Free 2's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres. JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Live Free 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds . JBL Live Free 2 are resistant to sweat JBL Live Free 2 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. Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
JBL Live Free 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The JBL Live Free 2 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. The JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. The JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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. The JBL Live Free 2's battery life is 7 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Live Free 2's case is said to have a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. The JBL Live Free 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case. The JBL Live Free 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 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 Free 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. The JBL Live Free 2 have 6 microphones. JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The 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 JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. JBL Live Free 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Free 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The JBL Live Free 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Live Free 2 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.