A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

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

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.

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

Weight

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

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

The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g are lighter than the JBL LIVE 300 with a difference -45.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL LIVE 300 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

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

Wingtips Included

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have sweat resistance

Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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 for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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.

Both Powerbeats Pro and JBL LIVE 300 have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL LIVE 300 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both Powerbeats Pro, and JBL LIVE 300 have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

JBL LIVE 300 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 6.2mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

JBL LIVE 300's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Powerbeats Pro can make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL LIVE 300

Highest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL LIVE 300 95dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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.

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Battery Life

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 3 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

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL LIVE 300's case is said to have 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.

Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 10 hours

Charge Time

JBL LIVE 300 2hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

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 when they have been unused for long periods.

Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 1.3 hours

Battery Power

JBL LIVE 300 60mAh

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow 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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL LIVE 300 v5

Powerbeats Pro v5

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

Powerbeats Pro 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

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

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

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

Has Aac

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 iPhone. If you intend 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.

The Powerbeats Pro 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

Powerbeats Pro 2only

JBL LIVE 300 have 2 microphones.

The Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL LIVE 300	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	65.7g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	5.8mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	95dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	0.7hours
	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

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

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