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Category | Features | JBL Live Free 2 | Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX5 | ipX6 |
weight | 9.8g | 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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 20hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 20,000hz | |
sound pressure level | 102db/mw | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 28hours | 32hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 60mah | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
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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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX6, the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand high pressure jet that's 12.5mm diameter, similar to fire hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 meters..
In comparison to the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25), 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,
JBL Live Free 2 has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)
Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) have a weight of 8g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh more than the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) with a difference of 1.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) 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
Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)'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 Free 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Live Free 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 overcome background sounds.
The Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Live Free 2, and Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) by 5mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)'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 on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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.
The Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)'s battery life is 8 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 Free 2's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)'s case has a charge of 32 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
less than that of Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) by 4 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)'s battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)'s battery power is 60mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
JBL Live Free 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.
The Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Live Free 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) 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 Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)
Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) have 6 microphones.
The JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25)
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) have a find earbuds feature.
Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The JBL Live Free 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them.
The Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) 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 Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Raycon Everyday Earbuds (E25) come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.