IP ratings is the rank of protection given 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, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the JLab Go Air Pop, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Go Air Pop has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2
JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh more than the JLab Go Air Pop with a difference of 2.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds .
JLab Go Air Pop 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
JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air Pop's 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
JLab Go Air Pop stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JLab Go Air Pop have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device.
JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 5mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. 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, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air Pop's measurement is 103dB/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 a device is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. JLab Go Air Pop'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 JLab Go Air Pop by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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 vendor, and JLab Go Air Pop's case has a charge of 24 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 JLab Go Air Pop by 4 hours
It requires 2.2 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air Pop's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JLab Go Air Pop use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, 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 Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JLab Go Air Pop
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop
JLab Go Air Pop support AAC, a codec 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 JLab Go Air Pop will work well with your iPhone. 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.
JLab Go Air Pop have 2 microphones. While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa.
The extent 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 earbud microphone can recognize. The JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to 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.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Live Free 2 too support this function.
It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The JLab Go Air Pop, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.
JLab Go Air Pop have a warranty period of 2 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. JLab Go Air Pop support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. JLab Go Air Pop come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
