Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Live Pro 2 | Nothing Ear 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX5 | IP54 |
weight | 9.6g | 9g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 11.6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 93dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | -40dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the Nothing Ear 2's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids 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 Nothing Ear 2, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Nothing Ear 2 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2
Nothing Ear 2 have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
weigh more than the Nothing Ear 2 by of 0.6g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 2 are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Nothing Ear 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Nothing Ear 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Nothing Ear 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Nothing Ear 2 and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The Nothing Ear 2 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 0.6mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.
The Nothing Ear 2's battery life is 6 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 Nothing Ear 2 by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Nothing Ear 2's case has a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Nothing Ear 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 1 hours
The Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Nothing Ear 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Live Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The Nothing Ear 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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,
older than that of Nothing Ear 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
Nothing Ear 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Nothing Ear 2 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
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).
Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones.
JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Nothing Ear 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/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 earbud microphone can recognize.
The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency as a transducer.
Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
The Nothing Ear 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Nothing Ear 2 support the find earbuds feature.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Nothing Ear 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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Nothing Ear 2, 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.
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.
The Nothing Ear 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Nothing Ear 2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.