IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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 of liquids 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
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 carry.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are lighter than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro by -1g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 7 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines 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
, as many tend to believe 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high human 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
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 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case 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 several 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
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
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 earbuds and case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
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 use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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. 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. 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 reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. 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. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
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 still want to be able to hear traffic. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can 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 features are supported on the device.
JBL Live Free 2 also 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 an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
JBL Live Free 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
