IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds'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 number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, 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 higher liquid rating than Jabra Evolve2 Buds
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are lighter than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds by -1g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Evolve2 Buds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Live Free 2 and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. JBL Live Free 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds and JBL Live Free 2 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. Jabra Evolve2 Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its 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 Evolve2 Buds 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible 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 make sound with equal bass
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is 10 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 requires fewer chargings. JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 21 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,
more than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 7 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 Evolve2 Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 20meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 10meters
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones. While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble.
The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while 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, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds support the find earbuds feature.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly 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 Evolve2 Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 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's voice. With the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Live Free 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
