A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP55, the Jabra Elite 5's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value of 5 means 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.

In comparison to the Jabra Elite 5, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Jabra Elite 5 10g

Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g are lighter than the Jabra Elite 5 with a difference -0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 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.

Both JBL Live Pro 2 and Jabra Elite 5 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Jabra Elite 5 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

The Jabra Elite 5 have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 5mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device 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 produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Live Pro 2's measurement is 93dB/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 Pro 2 10hours

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

Jabra Elite 5's battery life is 9 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 5 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

This is given by the vendor, and Jabra Elite 5's case is said to have a full charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 Jabra Elite 5 by 3 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 5's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5

Battery Power

JBL Live Pro 2 65mAh

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2's battery power is 65mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 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 electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

The Jabra Elite 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Jabra Elite 5 will work well 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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

Jabra Elite 5 6only

Jabra Elite 5 have 6 microphones.

The JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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 voice that the microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Live Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

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

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

With the Jabra Elite 5, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

The Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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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 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

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