IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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 number 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,
JBL Live Free 2 has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro by -1g
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 don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro are resistant to sweat
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, what this means is that Jabra Elite 7 Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Live Free 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces 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 produce equal bass
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any 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
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and Jabra Elite 7 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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 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.
The 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
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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency. 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 while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would 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 so that the music is paused. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a find earbuds feature. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of 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 is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Free 2 also have the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Live Free 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
