A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

JBL Endurance Peak IPX7

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

Having a value of IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak'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.

In comparison to the JBL Endurance Peak, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, JBL Live Free 2 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak

Weight

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

JBL Endurance Peak 30g

JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g are lighter than the JBL Endurance Peak by -20.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

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

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak have sweat resistance

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates 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 Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

JBL Endurance Peak have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

JBL Endurance Peak 10mm

JBL Endurance Peak have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its 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 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 16Hz

JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, 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 JBL Endurance Peak produce a juicier bass than the JBL Live Free 2

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 22000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that JBL Endurance Peak can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Free 2

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Live Free 2's measurement is 102dB/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 Live Free 2 7hours

JBL Endurance Peak 4hours

JBL Endurance Peak's battery life is 4 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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 more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

JBL Endurance Peak 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Endurance Peak's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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 JBL Endurance Peak by 4 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2hours

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

Battery Power

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 75mAh

JBL Endurance Peak's battery power is 75mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

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

JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak v4.2

JBL Endurance Peak have Bluetooth version of 4.2, 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, newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 10meters

The JBL Endurance Peak 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

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Free 2 6only

JBL Endurance Peak 1only

The JBL Endurance Peak have 1 microphones.

While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 5 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Free 2 2only

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this 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.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

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

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

Warranty Period

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 1Years

JBL Endurance Peak 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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	JBL Live Free 2	JBL Endurance Peak
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX7
	weight	9.8g	30g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	11mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	16Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	22000Hz
	sound pressure level	102dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	4hours
	battery life of charging case	28hours	24hours
	charge time	✗	2hours
	battery power	✗	75mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v4.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	1only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

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

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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