Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. 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 protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..
Compared to the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Free 2 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS with a difference -3.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant. JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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. Both JBL Live Free 2 and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. JBL Reflect Aero TWS stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both JBL Live Free 2, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device. JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 4.2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JBL Live Free 2's sound pressure level measurement is 102dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is 8 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.
JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case has a full charge of 16 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 12 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones. While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. JBL Live Free 2 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 can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Free 2 also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Free 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
