Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Endurance Peak 3 IP68

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..

In comparison to the JBL Endurance Peak 3, 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 Endurance Peak 3 has a higher liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2

Weight

JBL Endurance Peak 3 25g

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 with a difference -15.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak 3's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Live Free 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Live Free 2 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 overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10mm

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 1mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20,000Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20,000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Endurance Peak 3 102dB/mW

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 3's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

JBL Live Free 2's sound pressure level measurement is 102dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10hours

JBL Live Free 2 7hours

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 3 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 have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Endurance Peak 3 40hours

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Endurance Peak 3's case has a charge of 40 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 12 hours

Charge Time

JBL Endurance Peak 3 2hours

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Endurance Peak 3 v5.2

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10meters

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3

Has Aac

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 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 a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 will work fine 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Endurance Peak 3 4only

JBL Live Free 2 6only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.

The JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when 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, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Multipoint Count

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 2only

JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Live Free 2 too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

With the JBL Endurance Peak 3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Endurance Peak 3	JBL Live Free 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP68	IPX5
	weight	25g	9.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	102dB/mW	102dB/mW
POWER	battery life	10hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	40hours	28hours
	charge time	2hours	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✗	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Summary

Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included