A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Endurance Peak 2 IPX7

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, 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 resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 JBL Endurance Peak 2, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, JBL Endurance Peak 2 has a higher liquid rating than BLX Earbuds Gen 1

Weight

JBL Endurance Peak 2 26g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a weight of 26g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g weigh more than the JBL Endurance Peak 2 with a difference of 18.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 are resistant to sweat

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1 and JBL Endurance Peak 2 have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

The JBL Endurance Peak 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Endurance Peak 2 93dB/mW

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 2's measurement is 93dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Endurance Peak 2 6hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

The JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery life is 6 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.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 1.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Endurance Peak 2 24hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Endurance Peak 2's case has a full charge of 24 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.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 10.5 hours

Charge Time

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 1 hours

Battery Power

JBL Endurance Peak 2 60mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery power is 60mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh. less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 by 20mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Endurance Peak 2 v5

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 2

Has Aac

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 support AAC, a codec 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 JBL Endurance Peak 2 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have 2 microphones.

While the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Endurance Peak 2 -38dBV/Pa

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.

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Supports Fast Charging

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Endurance Peak 2 1Years

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a warranty period of 1 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.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Supports Fast Charging

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

Related Reviews

Category	Features	JBL Endurance Peak 2	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX4
	weight	26g	44.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	93dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	13.5hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	battery power	60mAh	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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