A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

JLab Go Air IP44

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX5, the JBL LIVE 300's rating for solids indicates 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.

In comparison to the JBL LIVE 300, JLab Go Air have a rating of IP44 meaning that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire and that of liquids is that, JLab Go Air has a lower liquid rating than JBL LIVE 300

Weight

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

JLab Go Air 10g

The JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

JLab Go Air, at 10g are lighter than the JBL LIVE 300 by -55.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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 case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

JLab Go Air also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have sweat resistance

JLab Go Air's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has An Earbud Foam

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The 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 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JLab Go Air also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

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

Driver Unit Size

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

JLab Go Air 8mm

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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 2.2mm , many people have a misconception 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 deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20Hz

JLab Go Air 20Hz

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

JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

JLab Go Air 20000Hz

JBL LIVE 300's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL LIVE 300 95dB/mW

JLab Go Air 103dB/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.

JLab Go Air's sound pressure level measurement is 103dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

JLab Go Air 5hours

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 requires fewer chargings.

JLab Go Air'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 listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL LIVE 300 14hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

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

JLab Go Air's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 1 hours

Charge Time

JBL LIVE 300 2hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL LIVE 300's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

JLab Go Air takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

JBL LIVE 300 60mAh

JLab Go Air 43mAh

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

JLab Go Air's battery power is 43mAh. less than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 17mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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

JLab Go Air too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL LIVE 300 v5

JLab Go Air v5

The JBL LIVE 300 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JLab Go Air 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

JLab Go Air 10meters

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

JLab Go Air have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Has Aac

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

JBL LIVE 300 support AAC, a codec that is 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL LIVE 300 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL LIVE 300 2only

JLab Go Air 2only

The JBL LIVE 300 have 2 microphones.

JLab Go Air microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

JLab Go Air -38dBV/Pa

JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

JBL LIVE 300 have 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 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

JBL LIVE 300 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The JBL LIVE 300 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 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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

The JLab Go Air also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

JLab Go Air 2Years

The JLab Go Air have a warranty period of 2 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.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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

The JLab Go Air also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

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Category	Features	JBL LIVE 300	JLab Go Air
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IP44
	weight	65.7g	10g
	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	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	95dB/mW	103dB/mW
	has a neodymium magnet	✗	✓
POWER	battery life	6hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	15hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	battery power	60mAh	43mAh
	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	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	✗	-38dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	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

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

Has A Neodymium Magnet

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

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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