A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

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

Scoring 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.

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, JBL LIVE 300 has a higher liquid rating than Powerbeats Pro

Weight

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g weigh less than the JBL LIVE 300 by -45.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL LIVE 300 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as 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 good for use while doing sports such as 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 to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL LIVE 300 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL LIVE 300's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates 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 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

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

Driver Unit Size

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

JBL LIVE 300 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Powerbeats Pro 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL LIVE 300's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device produces 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 ✗

SPL, 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.

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Battery Life

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

JBL LIVE 300's battery life is 6 hours, 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 chanrgings.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This 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 many 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

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 display the charging state of your device and charging case.

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators 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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The 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

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 connecting 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL LIVE 300 will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , 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.

While the Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL LIVE 300 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Also the Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

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

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Reasons why you might like the JBL LIVE 300

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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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