A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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 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 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, JBL Live Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro

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 better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 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 ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has An Earbud Foam

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have an earbud foam for some people 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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel 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 sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 13mm

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a unit size of 13mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 20Hz

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

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20000Hz

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 20000Hz

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

SPL, is the pressure level 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.

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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 for a single charge. 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.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 1 hours . Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

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 charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge 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 recommended to charge fully 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 capacity is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

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 just place 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 shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

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

JBL Live Pro 2
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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 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 to connect 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 ✗

The 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).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

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 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

JBL Live Pro 2
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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

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 the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✗

When lost 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. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, 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 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without 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 option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 too 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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro ✓

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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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	20000Hz	20000Hz
	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 summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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