A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS IPX4

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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.

In comparison to the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, 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 higher liquid rating than Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS

Weight

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 8.12g

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a weight of 8.12g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g weigh more than the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS with a difference of 1.68g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have stereo speakers, what this means is that Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Live Free 2 and Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Live Free 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 14.2mm

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a unit size of 14.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 3.2mm , 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 20Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 40000Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20000Hz

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Free 2

Sound Pressure Level

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 5hours

JBL Live Free 2 7hours

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery life is 5 hours, a device's battery life is commonly 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 Free 2's battery life is more than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 2 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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 15hours

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's case is said to have a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 13 hours

Charge Time

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 1.5hours

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Battery Power

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 30mAh

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery power is 30mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Live Free 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS v5.2

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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 Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 10meters

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS

Has Ldac

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Audio Latency

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 60ms

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 4only

JBL Live Free 2 6only

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have 4 microphones.

JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, more than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The JBL Live Free 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Also the JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✗

JBL Live Free 2 2only

The JBL Live Free 2 support 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.

Has A Mute Function

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Live Free 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

With the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, so you can 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

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The JBL Live Free 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Free 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS	JBL Live Free 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX5
	weight	8.12g	9.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	14.2mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	102dB/mW
POWER	battery life	5hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	15hours	28hours
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	battery power	30mAh	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has ldac	✓	✗
	audio latency	60ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
MICROPHONE	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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

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 A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Ldac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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