IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP54, the Momentum True Wireless 4's rating is read as, the first number 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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Momentum True Wireless 4, 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,
Momentum True Wireless 4 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Momentum True Wireless 4 by -2.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .
Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant. Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Momentum True Wireless 4 and JBL Live Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device. JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Momentum True Wireless 4 can make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Live Pro 2
Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Momentum True Wireless 4 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Momentum True Wireless 4's measurement is 107dB/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. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Momentum True Wireless 4's battery life is 7.5 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 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 Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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 vendor, and Momentum True Wireless 4's case is said to have a full charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 7.5 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours
Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through 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. Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, 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,
older than that of Momentum True Wireless 4
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
Momentum True Wireless 4 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Momentum True Wireless 4 will work fine with your iPhone.
If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones. JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Momentum True Wireless 4's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble.
The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency. Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Live Pro 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. Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Pro 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Pro 2 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a control panel on them. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a warranty period of 2 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.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1 Years
.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
