A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 ipX5

Powerbeats Pro ipX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance 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 value 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 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 Powerbeats Pro

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

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 carry.

The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g are lighter than the Powerbeats Pro with a difference -10.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 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, 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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Live Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component 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, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1mm , a common assumption 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 mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20hz

Powerbeats Pro 10hz

The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20,000hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93db/mw

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, 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

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The Powerbeats Pro'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 have to charge the device less often.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Powerbeats Pro's case is said to have a charge of 24 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, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 6 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It requires 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro'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 Powerbeats Pro by 1.3 hours

Battery Power

JBL Live Pro 2 65mah

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Live Pro 2's battery capacity is 65mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds 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, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

The Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, 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, newer than that of Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

The Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

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

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec that is 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Powerbeats Pro 2only

Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

The JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dbv/pa

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live 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 earbud microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Live Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

With the Powerbeats Pro, so you can 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.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1years

Powerbeats 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 support 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 Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Pro 2	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX5	ipX4
	weight	9.6g	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	93db/mw	✗
POWER	battery life	10hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	0.7hours
	battery power	65mah	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	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

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

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

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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