Jabra Elite 7 Pro Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP57, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

Compared to the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2

Weight

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g weigh less than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro by -1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 7 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have sweat resistance

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Live Free 2 and Jabra Elite 7 Pro have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 Free 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Live Free 2, and Jabra Elite 7 Pro have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.

JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 5mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20,000Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level 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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

JBL Live Free 2 7hours

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Live Free 2's battery life is less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite 7 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 4 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Live Free 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 7 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 7 Pro

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

JBL Live Free 2 6only

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have 8 microphones.

While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

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

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8,000Hz

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

JBL Live Free 2 too 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 just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

JBL Live Free 2 2only

The JBL Live Free 2 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JBL Live Free 2 also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, so you can easily 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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

JBL Live Free 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 7 Pro	JBL Live Free 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX5
	weight	10.8g	9.8g
	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	6mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	102dB/mW
POWER	battery life	9hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	28hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	8,000Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	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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