A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, 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 (water).

Having a value of IPX5, the JBL LIVE 300's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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.

Weight

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

JBL Tune 225TWS 9.8g

The JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The JBL Tune 225TWS, at 9.8g weigh less than the JBL LIVE 300 with a difference -55.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL LIVE 300 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

JBL Tune 225TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

JBL LIVE 300 are resistant to sweat

Has An Earbud Foam

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little 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 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL LIVE 300 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 Tune 225TWS also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL LIVE 300 stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

JBL Tune 225TWS 12mm

The JBL LIVE 300 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 6.2mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20Hz

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

JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20000Hz

JBL LIVE 300's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL LIVE 300 95dB/mW

JBL Tune 225TWS 105dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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 Tune 225TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 5hours

The JBL LIVE 300's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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 Tune 225TWS's battery life is less than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL LIVE 300 14hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 20hours

This is given by the vendor, and JBL LIVE 300's case has a charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Tune 225TWS's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 6 hours

Charge Time

JBL LIVE 300 2hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 2hours

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

JBL Tune 225TWS takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Battery Power

JBL LIVE 300 60mAh

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL LIVE 300 v5

JBL Tune 225TWS v5

JBL LIVE 300 have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 Tune 225TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL LIVE 300 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS 10meters

JBL LIVE 300 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Tune 225TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Has Aac

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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 a similar 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The JBL Tune 225TWS support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL LIVE 300 2only

JBL Tune 225TWS 4only

The JBL LIVE 300 have 2 microphones.

JBL Tune 225TWS microphones are 4, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

JBL LIVE 300 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

JBL LIVE 300 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

JBL Tune 225TWS too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

The JBL Tune 225TWS too have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

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

JBL Tune 225TWS also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Tune 225TWS also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Tune 225TWS also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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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

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

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

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

Related Reviews

Category	Features	JBL LIVE 300	JBL Tune 225TWS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	✗
	weight	65.7g	9.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✗
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	5.8mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	95dB/mW	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	20hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	battery power	60mAh	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	4only
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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