A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX5, the JBL LIVE 300'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.

In comparison to the JBL LIVE 300, JBL Live Pro 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, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g are lighter than the JBL LIVE 300 by -56.1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL LIVE 300 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

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

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 are resistant to sweat

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

Has An Earbud Foam

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL LIVE 300 have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Pro 2 and JBL LIVE 300 have stereo speakers

JBL Live Pro 2
See price on Amazon

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

The JBL LIVE 300 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 5.2mm , 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 Pro 2 20Hz

JBL LIVE 300 20Hz

The JBL LIVE 300's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20000Hz

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

JBL LIVE 300's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

JBL LIVE 300 95dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL LIVE 300's measurement is 95dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud something is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

A Review By Comparison Of The Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Jbl Live 300

Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

JBL LIVE 300's battery life is 6 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 Pro 2 30hours

JBL LIVE 300 14hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL LIVE 300's case is said to have a full charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 16 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

JBL LIVE 300 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL LIVE 300's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Battery Power

JBL Live Pro 2 65mAh

JBL LIVE 300 60mAh

JBL LIVE 300's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery power is 65mAh. more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 5mAh

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

JBL Live Pro 2
See price on Amazon

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

JBL LIVE 300 v5

JBL LIVE 300 have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of JBL LIVE 300 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

JBL LIVE 300 10meters

JBL LIVE 300 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support AAC, a codec 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL LIVE 300 will work well with your iPhone. 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

A Review By Comparison Of The Echo Buds 3Rd Generation Vs. Jbl Live 300

Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

JBL LIVE 300 2only

JBL LIVE 300 have 2 microphones.

The JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.

JBL Live Pro 2
See price on Amazon

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

JBL Live Pro 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Live Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

The JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 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.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

With the JBL LIVE 300, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

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

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 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 Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

A Review By Comparison Of The Razer Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed Vs. Jbl Live 300

Category	Features	JBL Live Pro 2	JBL LIVE 300
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX5
	weight	9.6g	65.7g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	93dB/mW	95dB/mW
POWER	battery life	10hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	14hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	battery power	65mAh	60mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	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	✓	✓
		See price on Amazon	See price on Amazon

A Review By Comparison of the Jbl Live 300 Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2

Reasons why you might like the JBL Live Pro 2

Reasons why you might like the JBL LIVE 300

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

Sweat Resistance

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 Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

Related Reviews