Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids 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 resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, 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,
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a higher liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -131.95g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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 utilises more advanced kind of tech 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 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and JBL Live Free 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device.
JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 3mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Live Free 2
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Free 2
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 5 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. This is given by the vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a charge of 44 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 Fitness Earbuds by 16 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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 Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. JBL Live Free 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 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 manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 Fitness Earbuds have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
