JBL Live Free 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 5.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second 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 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.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Live Free 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
JBL Live Free 2 are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Live Free 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling 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 noise.
JBL Live Free 2 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.
The 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 requires fewer chargings.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Live Free 2's case has a full charge of 28 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Live Free 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
The JBL Live Free 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
The 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.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Free 2 have 6 microphones.
JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 2 support 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.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the JBL Live Free 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The JBL Live Free 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.