IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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
The JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are heavier than the JLab Go Air Pop with a difference of 2.4g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting 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 while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air Pop's 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 Free 2 also have stereo speakers
JLab Go Air Pop stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes 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 implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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. The sound pressure level, a device is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get 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 for a single charge.
A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and JLab Go Air Pop's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JLab Go Air Pop have USB TYPE-C, a 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. 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.
The 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.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Go Air Pop will work fine 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.
The JLab Go Air Pop have 2 microphones. 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 noise. The JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa.
The size 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 pick up. JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the JBL Live Free 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Free 2 also support the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the JLab Go Air Pop, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features 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 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. JLab Go Air Pop come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Live Free 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
