Overall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX5, the JBL Live Free 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Live Free 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Live Free 2 have sweat resistance
JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Live Free 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Live Free 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The JBL Live Free 2 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
The JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.
The JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
SPL, is the level of pressure 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.
JBL Live Free 2's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Live Free 2's case has a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Live Free 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
JBL Live Free 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Live Free 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Free 2 have 6 microphones.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
The JBL Live Free 2 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the JBL Live Free 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The JBL Live Free 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.