IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. 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 (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 of liquids 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
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro with a difference -1g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 7 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. 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
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
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing 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 noise. JBL Live Free 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro and JBL Live Free 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by 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
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible 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 make sound with equal bass
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
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 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 device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 24 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. 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
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Jabra Elite 7 Pro use 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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.
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
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 result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The JBL Live Free 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when 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 your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a find earbuds feature. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Free 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With 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. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
