A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX5, the JBL Live Pro 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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.

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Tour Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 have sweat resistance

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 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.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Tour Pro 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the 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 sound produced by the earbuds.

JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 1mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20000Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20000Hz

The JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

The JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is 10 hours, a device's battery life is commonly 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 Pro 2's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2 . Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tour Pro 2's case has a full charge of 30 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 Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Battery Power

JBL Live Pro 2 65mAh

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2's battery capacity is 65mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JBL Live Pro 2 too use 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

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

JBL Tour Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

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

JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tour Pro 2 will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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 Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

JBL Tour Pro 2 6only

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness 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 voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The JBL Live Pro 2 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 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tour Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

The JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The JBL Tour Pro 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Tour Pro 2	JBL Live Pro 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	✗	IPX5
	weight	✗	9.6g
	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	10mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	93dB/mW
POWER	battery life	10hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	30hours
	charge time	✗	2hours
	battery power	✗	65mAh
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	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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A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

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

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