Jbl Live Pro 2 Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX5, the JBL Live Pro 2's rating is read as, the first value 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.

In comparison to the JBL Live Pro 2, Sony WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Sony WF 1000XM4 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

The JBL Live Pro 2 have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g weigh less than the JBL Live Pro 2 by -2.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Live Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 are resistant to sweat

Sony WF 1000XM4'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 Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 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.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Live Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and JBL Live Pro 2 have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

JBL Live Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 5mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

The JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20,000Hz

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

The JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony WF 1000XM4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Live Pro 2's measurement is 93dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

The JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not 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 Pro 2 30hours

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Live Pro 2's case is said to have a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 14 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Live Pro 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the JBL Live Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Live Pro 2

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF 1000XM4 will work fine with your MacBook. 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 Pro 2 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 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 Hd

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 Pro 2 6only

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

JBL Live Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, less than that of JBL Live Pro 2 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 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.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Live Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too 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.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

JBL Live Pro 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the JBL Live Pro 2 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

JBL Live Pro 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The JBL Live Pro 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Pro 2	Sony WF 1000XM4
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.6g	7.1g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	93dB/mW	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	10hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	16hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	4only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Live Pro 2 Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

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

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included