A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level 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 represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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 Technics EAH AZ60, JBL Live Pro 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 Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Technics EAH AZ60

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

Technics EAH AZ60 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ60 with a difference -4.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have sweat resistance

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ60's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. 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 taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ60 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have 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 travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Live Pro 2, and Technics EAH AZ60 have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

Technics EAH AZ60 driver unit is 8mm 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, its size corellates with 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 Technics EAH AZ60 by 3mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20000Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Live Pro 2's measurement is 93dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is 7.5 hours, a device's battery life is usually 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 Technics EAH AZ60 by 2.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

Technics EAH AZ60 25hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Technics EAH AZ60's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 5 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Battery Power

JBL Live Pro 2 65mAh

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2's battery power is 65mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

The Technics EAH AZ60 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ60 will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning 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.

Has Ldac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

The Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.

JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

JBL Live Pro 2
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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to 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 but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Live Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

Technics EAH AZ60 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link 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.

The JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

With the Technics EAH AZ60, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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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 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 Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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