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A Review By Comparison of the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2

Last updated on Oct 19, 2023   7 minute read
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JBL Live Pro 2

JBL Live Pro 2

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Reasons why you might like the JBL Live Pro 2

Overall Score 7.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating of IPX5
  • Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)
  • Battery Life of 10 hours
  • Has Usb Type-C
  • Number Of Microphones of 6 only
  • Has Ambient Sound Mode
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Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

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Reasons why you might like the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating of IPX4
  • Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)
  • Battery Life of 9 hours
  • Has Usb Type-C

A summary of the review by feature comparison

Category Features JBL Live Pro 2 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro
DESIGN ingress protection (ip) rating ipX5 ipX4
weight 9.6g
has no wires or cables
sweat resistance
has an earbud foam
has stereo speakers
SOUND QUALITY has active noise cancellation (noise control)
has passive noise reduction
driver unit size 11mm 13mm
lowest frequency 20hz 20hz
highest frequency 20,000hz 20,000hz
sound pressure level 93db/mw
POWER battery life 10hours 9hours
battery life of charging case 30hours 25hours
charge time 2hours 2hours
battery power 65mah 60mah
has wireless charging
has a battery level indicator
CONNECTIVITY has usb type-c
bluetooth version v5.2 v5.2
maximum bluetooth range 10meters 10meters
has aptx adaptive
MICROPHONE number of microphones 6only
has a noise-canceling microphone
mic sensitivity -38dbv/pa
EXTRAS has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
has find earbuds feature
supports fast charging
multipoint count 2only
has a mute function
control panel placed on a device
warranty period 1years
has voice prompts
travel bag is included
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 ipX5
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ipX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means 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 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro, JBL Live Pro 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, Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

The JBL Live Pro 2 have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have sweat resistance

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has An Earbud Foam

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

JBL Live Pro 2
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Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 13mm

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro driver unit is 13mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 2mm , a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20hz
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 20hz

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20,000hz
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 20,000hz

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93db/mw
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Live Pro 2's measurement is 93dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Power

Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 9hours

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 25hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's case has a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 5 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Battery Power

JBL Live Pro 2 65mah
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 60mah

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery power is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery power is 65mAh. more than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 5mAh

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

The JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

JBL Live Pro 2
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Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Live Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro v5.2

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 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 Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 10meters

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

The JBL Live Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dbv/pa
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness 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.

JBL Live Pro 2
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Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

JBL Live Pro 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Live Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1years
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1 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.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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