Jabra Elite Active 75t
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JBL Live Pro 2
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Category | Features | Jabra Elite Active 75t | JBL Live Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX5 |
weight | 10.1g | 9.6g | |
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 | ✗ | 93dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 28hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 2.3hours | 2hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
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 | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
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 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 Active 75t, JBL Live Pro 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 Pro 2
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g are lighter than the Jabra Elite Active 75t with a difference -0.5g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds . JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Jabra Elite Active 75t are resistant to sweat JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite Active 75t'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 Pro 2 and Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Jabra Elite Active 75t and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Jabra Elite Active 75t driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device. JBL Live Pro 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 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 component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 2.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 vendor, and Jabra Elite Active 75t's case has a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 2 hours It takes 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. JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.3 hours Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Jabra Elite Active 75t have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too use 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 allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Pro 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 to connect via Bluetooth. JBL Live Pro 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 provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite Active 75t will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning 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 Pro 2 microphones are 6, more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Jabra Elite Active 75t use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Pro 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 known as its upper limiting frequency. The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. Jabra Elite Active 75t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . JBL Live Pro 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Elite Active 75t have a find earbuds feature.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them. Jabra Elite Active 75t support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The 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. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Pro 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 device. Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Pro 2 also support the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Jabra Elite Active 75t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
The 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 that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 1 Years . Jabra Elite Active 75t support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. Jabra Elite Active 75t come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.