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 refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 8 means 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 Live Free 2 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak 3

Weight

JBL Endurance Peak 3 25g

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 by -15.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

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

Wingtips Included

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure 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 fit 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 separate 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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Live Free 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10mm

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

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 , as many tend to believe 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 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

JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable 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 implies that both devices make sound with 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 component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Endurance Peak 3 102dB/mW

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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. The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get an objective 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 have to charge the device less often.

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 barely 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

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Endurance Peak 3's case has a full charge of 40 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 takes 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 long 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 notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Live Free 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

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 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10meters

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance to connect 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. Because 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 will work well with your iPad. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Endurance Peak 3 4only

JBL Live Free 2 6only

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.

JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 . More microphones result in 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 made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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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 noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 2only

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

Has A Mute Function

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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

The JBL Live Free 2 also support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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 easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

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

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a case included, which offers 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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