JBL Live Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 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 | |
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 | ✓ | ✗ | |
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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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 such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 the second value of 5 means 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.
Compared 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
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are lighter than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 with a difference -0.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Live Pro 2 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both JBL Live Pro 2, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm 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 device.
JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making both JBL Live Pro 2, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 similar in how loud their sound can get
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces 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
OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high audible 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
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2
SPL, 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. How loud a device is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get an objective 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 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 have to charge the device less often.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 requires 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2'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,
more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours
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 a device.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 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 laptops, phones, and tablets.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , 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).
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.
The 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 microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
OnePlus Buds 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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.
The 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 voices 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, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
JBL Live Pro 2 too 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 can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without 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 is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications 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 also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
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.
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.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.