Jabra Elite Active 75t
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JBL Live Free 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Elite Active 75t | JBL Live Free 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX5 |
weight | 10.1g | 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 | 7.5hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 28hours | 28hours | |
charge time | 2.3hours | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 10,000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 100Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP57, the Jabra Elite Active 75t's rating for solids indicates 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.
Compared to the Jabra Elite Active 75t, 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 Active 75t has a higher liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are lighter than the Jabra Elite Active 75t with a difference -0.3g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Jabra Elite Active 75t are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Live Free 2 and Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Jabra Elite Active 75t and JBL Live Free 2 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Jabra Elite Active 75t driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced 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 Active 75t 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates 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 means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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.
Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is 7.5 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 Active 75t by 0.5 hours
. Every 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite Active 75t's case is said to have a full charge of 28 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
It takes 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Jabra Elite Active 75t use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Live Free 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite Active 75t will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have 4 microphones.
While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Elite Active 75t have a find earbuds feature.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the JBL Live Free 2 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 just thirty minutes.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Free 2 also support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Live Free 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Jabra Elite Active 75t come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.