Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Live Pro 2 | JBL Reflect Aero TWS |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX5 | IP68 |
weight | 9.6g | 13g | |
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 | 11mm | 6.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 93dB/mW | 99dB/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 aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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 | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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 Pro 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 Pro 2
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are lighter than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS with a difference -3.4g
True wireless devices have no wires linking 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 difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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 Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Live Pro 2, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology 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 the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 4.2mm
, a common assumption 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 imply that they produce better quality sound.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Pro 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 indicates how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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 Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 manufacturer, and the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case is said to have 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 recharging the case itself.
JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 14 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 0.5 hours
JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Live Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Live Pro 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 Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
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).
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones.
JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
JBL Live Pro 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Live Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
JBL Live Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but 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 Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.
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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.