IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes 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 Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS by -3.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have sweat resistance
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as 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. The JBL Live Free 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of 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. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard 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 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.
JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case is said to have a full charge of 16 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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. The 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 record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging.
It's very 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 30 minutes. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 2 also have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
