Overall Score 7.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Live Pro 2 | OnePlus Buds Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX5 | ip55 |
weight | 9.6g | 9.8g | |
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 | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 10hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 40,000hz | |
sound pressure level | 93db/mw | 97db/mw | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
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 aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
audio latency | ✗ | 54ms | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dbv/pa | -38dbv/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 rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 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.
In comparison to the OnePlus Buds Pro 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
weigh less than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 with a difference -0.2g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from independent 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
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Live Pro 2, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get
, many people have a misconception 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can produce a juicier bass than the JBL Live Pro 2
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2'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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case has a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery. It is highly adivsable 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,
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery power is 65mAh.
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 5mAh
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and 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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
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).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a latency of 54ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 voice that the microphone can recognize.
JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency on how well it converts sounds to electrical energy.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
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.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
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 30 minutes.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
The 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.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.