A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 IPX7

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

Weight

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 26g

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a weight of 26g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Ultimate Ears Drops are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

JBL Endurance Peak 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

The Ultimate Ears Drops come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When applied as directed, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops have sweat resistance

JBL Endurance Peak 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

The Ultimate Ears Drops are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Endurance Peak 2 and Ultimate Ears Drops have stereo speakers

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both JBL Endurance Peak 2, and Ultimate Ears Drops have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Ultimate Ears Drops 9.2mm

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10mm

Ultimate Ears Drops have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Ultimate Ears Drops by 0.8mm , a common assumption 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.

Lowest Frequency

Ultimate Ears Drops 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20Hz

Ultimate Ears Drops's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Ultimate Ears Drops 20000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20000Hz

Ultimate Ears Drops's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Ultimate Ears Drops 110dB/mW

JBL Endurance Peak 2 93dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Ultimate Ears Drops's measurement is 110dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

JBL Endurance Peak 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.

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Battery Life

Ultimate Ears Drops 6hours

JBL Endurance Peak 2 6hours

Ultimate Ears Drops's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery life is equal to that of the Ultimate Ears Drops . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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

Ultimate Ears Drops 9hours

JBL Endurance Peak 2 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Ultimate Ears Drops's case is said to have a charge of 9 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Ultimate Ears Drops by 15 hours

Charge Time

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 60mAh

JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery power is 60mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

The Ultimate Ears Drops, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Ultimate Ears Drops v4.2

JBL Endurance Peak 2 v5

Ultimate Ears Drops have Bluetooth version of 4.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5, newer than that of Ultimate Ears Drops . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Ultimate Ears Drops 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10meters

The Ultimate Ears Drops have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Ultimate Ears Drops

Has Aac

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Ultimate Ears Drops will work fine with your iPhone. 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.

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

The Ultimate Ears Drops 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

Ultimate Ears Drops 2only

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2only

The Ultimate Ears Drops have 2 microphones.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 microphones are 2, equal to that of the Ultimate Ears Drops . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 -38dBV/Pa

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size 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 microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

The Ultimate Ears Drops support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Ultimate Ears Drops support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Ultimate Ears Drops 2only

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

With the Ultimate Ears Drops, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 1Years

The JBL Endurance Peak 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

The Ultimate Ears Drops come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Ultimate Ears Drops	JBL Endurance Peak 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	✗	IPX7
	weight	✗	26g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.2mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	110dB/mW	93dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	9hours	24hours
	charge time	✗	2hours
	battery power	✗	60mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v4.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	✗	-38dBV/Pa
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	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

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 Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

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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