IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating is read as, the first value of 4 denotes 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,
JLab Go Air has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2
The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
are lighter than the JLab Go Air by -0.2g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
JLab Go Air are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Go Air have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Live Free 2 and JLab Go Air have stereo speakers
The JLab Go Air stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both JBL Live Free 2, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JLab Go Air have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates 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 by 3mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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, something is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get 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 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 Free 2's battery life is
more than that of JLab Go Air by 2 hours
. Every 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Go Air's case has a full charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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 by 13 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device 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 allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JLab Go Air
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Go Air 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
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 help the device to filter out noise. The JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The amount 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 microphone can pick up. With the JLab Go Air, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. JBL Live Free 2 too 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 that has followed instruction manuals. The JLab Go Air have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
