A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

Nuraphone NuraTrue IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of 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.

Compared to the JBL LIVE 300, Nuraphone NuraTrue have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, JBL LIVE 300 has a higher liquid rating than Nuraphone NuraTrue

Weight

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

Nuraphone NuraTrue 14.8g

JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Nuraphone NuraTrue, at 14.8g weigh less than the JBL LIVE 300 by -50.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL LIVE 300 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Nuraphone NuraTrue also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have sweat resistance

Nuraphone NuraTrue's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

An earbud foam is made 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 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

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

The Nuraphone NuraTrue also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Nuraphone NuraTrue have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

JBL LIVE 300 sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both Nuraphone NuraTrue, and JBL LIVE 300 have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

Nuraphone NuraTrue 10mm

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 makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Nuraphone NuraTrue driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 4.2mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20Hz

Nuraphone NuraTrue 20Hz

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

Nuraphone NuraTrue 20000Hz

The JBL LIVE 300's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Nuraphone NuraTrue's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL LIVE 300 95dB/mW

Nuraphone NuraTrue 108dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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.

Nuraphone NuraTrue's sound pressure level measurement is 108dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

Nuraphone NuraTrue 6hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Nuraphone NuraTrue's battery life is equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300 . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL LIVE 300 14hours

Nuraphone NuraTrue 18hours

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 4 hours

Charge Time

JBL LIVE 300 2hours

Nuraphone NuraTrue 2hours

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Battery Power

JBL LIVE 300 60mAh

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL LIVE 300 v5

Nuraphone NuraTrue v5

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue 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

Nuraphone NuraTrue 10meters

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Has Aac

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

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 the same bit rate.

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

The Nuraphone NuraTrue 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

Nuraphone NuraTrue 2only

JBL LIVE 300 have 2 microphones.

Nuraphone NuraTrue microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Nuraphone NuraTrue support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

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

Supports Fast Charging

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Nuraphone NuraTrue support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

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

The Nuraphone NuraTrue also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

JBL LIVE 300 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Nuraphone NuraTrue too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL LIVE 300	Nuraphone NuraTrue
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	65.7g	14.8g
	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	5.8mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	95dB/mW	108dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	18hours
	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	2only
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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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 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

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