Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Reflect Aero TWS | JBL Live Free 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP68 | IPX5 |
weight | 13g | 9.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6.8mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 99dB/mW | 102dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 28hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
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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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 8 means 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..
In comparison 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 take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS with a difference -3.2g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS are resistant to sweat
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 independent 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 utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS and JBL Live Free 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both JBL Live Free 2, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a unit size of 6.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, 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. How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is 8 hours, 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 chanrgings.
JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case has a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Live Free 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones.
JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when 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, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
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. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Free 2 too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Free 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.