Overall Score 5.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
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 | 20,000hz | 22,000hz | |
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 |
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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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 represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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
JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are lighter than the JBL Endurance Peak with a difference -20.2g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Endurance Peak have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Endurance Peak are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Live Free 2 and JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
JBL Endurance Peak have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
JBL Live Free 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Endurance Peak and JBL Live Free 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
JBL Live Free 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
The JBL Endurance Peak have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces 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 JBL Endurance Peak by 1mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
JBL Endurance Peak make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Live Free 2
JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable 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
JBL Endurance Peak can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Free 2
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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.
The 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 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
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 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 time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Endurance Peak's case is said to have 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 recharging 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
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
JBL Endurance Peak's battery capacity is 75mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
JBL Endurance Peak have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
JBL Live Free 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Endurance Peak have Bluetooth version of 4.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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,
newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Endurance Peak 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
The JBL Endurance Peak have 1 microphones.
The JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 5
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
JBL Live Free 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the JBL Endurance Peak, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.
The 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
JBL Endurance Peak support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Endurance Peak come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Free 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.