JBL Live Free 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX5, the JBL Live Free 2's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Live Free 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Live Free 2 are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Live Free 2 have ANC enabling 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 noise.
JBL Live Free 2 stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Live Free 2's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The JBL Live Free 2's battery life is 7 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Live Free 2's case is said to have a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Live Free 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
JBL Live Free 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
The JBL Live Free 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Live Free 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
The JBL Live Free 2 have 6 microphones.
JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
JBL Live Free 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the JBL Live Free 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
JBL Live Free 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Live Free 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.