IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating for solids indicates that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the JLab Go Air, 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 higher liquid rating than JLab Go Air
JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the JLab Go Air by -0.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
JLab Go Air are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Go Air 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 JLab Go Air have stereo speakers
JLab Go Air stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of 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 by 3mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies 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 produce equal bass
The JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air'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 perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less 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
more than that of JLab Go Air by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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 manufacturer, and JLab Go Air's case is said to have a full charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 13 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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,
newer than that of JLab Go Air
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air
The JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.
While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. JLab Go Air 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 calculation of its sensitivity.
It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up. With the JLab Go Air, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them.
The JLab Go Air 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 following instruction manuals. JLab Go Air support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
