Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
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,
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 because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro by -1g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 7 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
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, 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 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 utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have 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 rush hour travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise while 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 instead of actively using ANC 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. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates 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 produce equal bass
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
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 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 earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. The 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 state of your device and case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Live Free 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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. 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.
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 help the earbuds to filter out noise. Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. 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. When misplaced 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. Most often, 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.
This kind is 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 30 minutes. The 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 this 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
