JBL Live Free 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX5, the JBL Live Free 2's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Live Free 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Live Free 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Live Free 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Live Free 2 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
JBL Live Free 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
The JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
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.
JBL Live Free 2's battery life is 7 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Live Free 2's case is said to have a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Live Free 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
JBL Live Free 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
The JBL Live Free 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Live Free 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
The JBL Live Free 2 have 6 microphones.
JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the JBL Live Free 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.