A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number 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 (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.

In comparison to the JBL LIVE 300, Technics EAH AZ60 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 Technics EAH AZ60

Weight

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Technics EAH AZ60, at 14g weigh less than the JBL LIVE 300 with a difference -51.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking 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 since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Technics EAH AZ60 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 are resistant to sweat

Technics EAH AZ60's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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 Technics EAH AZ60 and JBL LIVE 300 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Technics EAH AZ60 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both Technics EAH AZ60, and JBL LIVE 300 have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

JBL LIVE 300 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Technics EAH AZ60 driver unit is 8mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 2.2mm , 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The JBL LIVE 300's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL LIVE 300 95dB/mW

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

SPL, 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.

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Battery Life

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not 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

Technics EAH AZ60 25hours

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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Technics EAH AZ60's charging case has a battery life of 25 hours, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 11 hours

Charge Time

JBL LIVE 300 2hours

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

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

Technics EAH AZ60 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Battery Power

JBL LIVE 300 60mAh

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

Technics EAH AZ60 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

Technics EAH AZ60 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL LIVE 300 v5

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

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

Technics EAH AZ60 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of JBL LIVE 300 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL LIVE 300 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

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

Technics EAH AZ60 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL LIVE 300

Has Aac

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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 provides 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 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 Technics EAH AZ60 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.

Has Ldac

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL LIVE 300 2only

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

The JBL LIVE 300 have 2 microphones.

The Technics EAH AZ60 microphones are 8, more than that of JBL LIVE 300 by 6 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

The Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The 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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

Also the Technics EAH AZ60 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.

Multipoint Count

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

Technics EAH AZ60 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

The Technics EAH AZ60 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

Technics EAH AZ60 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

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

Technics EAH AZ60 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Technics EAH AZ60 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL LIVE 300	Technics EAH AZ60
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	65.7g	14g
	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	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	95dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	7.5hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	25hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	battery power	60mAh	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	8only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	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

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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