A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL LIVE 300 IPX5

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

Scoring IPX5, the JBL LIVE 300's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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.

Weight

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Ultimate Ears Drops are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

JBL LIVE 300 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops are resistant to sweat

JBL LIVE 300'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 LIVE 300 ✗

Ultimate Ears Drops are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL LIVE 300 have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops have stereo speakers, what this means is that Ultimate Ears Drops'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 300 and Ultimate Ears Drops have stereo speakers

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL LIVE 300, and Ultimate Ears Drops have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Ultimate Ears Drops 9.2mm

JBL LIVE 300 5.8mm

Ultimate Ears Drops have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

JBL LIVE 300 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Ultimate Ears Drops by 3.4mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

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

Lowest Frequency

Ultimate Ears Drops 20Hz

JBL LIVE 300 20Hz

Ultimate Ears Drops's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

JBL LIVE 300's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Ultimate Ears Drops 20000Hz

JBL LIVE 300 20000Hz

The Ultimate Ears Drops's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL LIVE 300's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Ultimate Ears Drops 110dB/mW

JBL LIVE 300 95dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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 LIVE 300's sound pressure level measurement is 95dB/mW. How loud something is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Ultimate Ears Drops 6hours

JBL LIVE 300 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 usually 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 LIVE 300's battery life is equal to that of the Ultimate Ears Drops . Every time you recharge your device, 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

Ultimate Ears Drops 9hours

JBL LIVE 300 14hours

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

JBL LIVE 300's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours, more than that of Ultimate Ears Drops by 5 hours

Charge Time

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL LIVE 300 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL LIVE 300's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Battery Power

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL LIVE 300 60mAh

JBL LIVE 300'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 LIVE 300 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

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

JBL LIVE 300 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

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

JBL LIVE 300 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Ultimate Ears Drops v4.2

JBL LIVE 300 v5

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

JBL LIVE 300 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 LIVE 300 10meters

Ultimate Ears Drops have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL LIVE 300 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Ultimate Ears Drops

Has Aac

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar 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 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 JBL LIVE 300 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 LIVE 300 ✗

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 LIVE 300 2only

Ultimate Ears Drops have 2 microphones.

JBL LIVE 300 microphones are 2, equal to that of the Ultimate Ears Drops . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

The JBL LIVE 300 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The JBL LIVE 300 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

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

The JBL LIVE 300 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Ultimate Ears Drops 2only

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

The Ultimate Ears Drops have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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 LIVE 300 ✓

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

The JBL LIVE 300 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

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

The JBL LIVE 300 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The Ultimate Ears Drops support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL LIVE 300 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The Ultimate Ears Drops come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

JBL LIVE 300 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Ultimate Ears Drops	JBL LIVE 300
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	✗	IPX5
	weight	✗	65.7g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.2mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	110dB/mW	95dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	9hours	14hours
	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
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

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

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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