Overall Score 7.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.5 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 | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
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 | 10000Hz | ✗ | |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rating 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 refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP57, the Jabra Elite Active 75t'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 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
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are lighter than the Jabra Elite Active 75t by -0.3g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Jabra Elite Active 75t are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Active 75t have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Jabra Elite Active 75t and JBL Live Free 2 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
Jabra Elite Active 75t stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Live Free 2, and Jabra Elite Active 75t have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of 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
, a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 Active 75t by 0.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite Active 75t's case has a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
It requires 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state 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 device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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.
Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 Active 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t support AAC, a codec 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite Active 75t will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have 4 microphones.
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 earbuds to filter out noise.
Jabra Elite Active 75t use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, 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 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 channel ambient sound to still be heard even when 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 what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Elite Active 75t support the 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 fully charge a device.
The JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Free 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t, 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 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 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.