Powerbeats Pro Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Powerbeats Pro, JBL Live Free 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, Powerbeats Pro has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2

Weight

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g are lighter than the Powerbeats Pro by -10.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have sweat resistance

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Powerbeats Pro'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 Free 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Live Free 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 device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Live Free 2, and Powerbeats Pro have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1mm , 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Powerbeats Pro produce a juicier bass than the JBL Live Free 2

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20,000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Live Free 2's measurement is 102dB/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 Free 2 7hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The Powerbeats 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Live Free 2's battery life is less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Powerbeats Pro's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 4 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Live Free 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

The Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

The Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro

Has Aac

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Powerbeats Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Free 2 6only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The JBL Live Free 2 too 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Free 2 2only

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Free 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

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

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	JBL Live Free 2	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.8g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	102dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	28hours	24hours
	charge time	✗	0.7hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Powerbeats Pro Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included