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

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

Scoring 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 the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

In comparison 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 transport.

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 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 7 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting 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 during 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, what this means is that Jabra Elite 7 Pro's 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting 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 since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro and JBL Live Free 2 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using technology 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, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20,000Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20,000Hz

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

SPL, 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.

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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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's case has a 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 device, you simply put 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 earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device 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, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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 electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, 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 connecting 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.

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 ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The JBL Live Free 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8,000Hz

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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 defined as its upper limiting frequency.

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 pass through 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 while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found 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. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

JBL Live Free 2 2only

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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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

The JBL Live Free 2 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

With the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets 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	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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Jabra Elite 7 Pro Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Summary

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

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

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included