A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Free 2 ipX5

Mpow Flame S ipX7

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, 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 (sweat).

Having a value of IPX5, the JBL Live Free 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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 Free 2, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, JBL Live Free 2 has a lower liquid rating than Mpow Flame S

Weight

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

Mpow Flame S ✗

JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Live Free 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

JBL Live Free 2 are resistant to sweat

Mpow Flame S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Live Free 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Mpow Flame S also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Live Free 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Mpow Flame S too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Live Free 2 and Mpow Flame S operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

JBL Live Free 2 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Mpow Flame S, and JBL Live Free 2 have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

Mpow Flame S ✗

JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20,000hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

The JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Free 2 102db/mw

Mpow Flame S ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Live Free 2's measurement is 102dB/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 Free 2 7hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

JBL Live Free 2's battery life is 7 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of JBL Live Free 2 by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

Mpow Flame S ✗

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Live Free 2's case has a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

Mpow Flame S v5

JBL Live Free 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Mpow Flame S has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Live Free 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

Mpow Flame S 10meters

The JBL Live Free 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Live Free 2

Has Aac

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Mpow Flame S will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning 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.

Has Ldac

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Low Latency

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Free 2 6only

Mpow Flame S ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Mpow Flame S too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Mpow Flame S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be 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 Free 2 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Mpow Flame S support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Mpow Flame S too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Free 2 2only

Mpow Flame S ✗

JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Mpow Flame S also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

With the JBL Live Free 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Mpow Flame S also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Mpow Flame S too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Mpow Flame S too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Free 2	Mpow Flame S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX5	ipX7
	weight	9.8g	✗
	has no wires or cables	✓	✗
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20hz	✗
	highest frequency	20,000hz	✗
	sound pressure level	102db/mw	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	12hours
	battery life of charging case	28hours	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

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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