A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL LIVE 300 ipX5

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX5, the JBL LIVE 300'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 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.

Weight

Ultimate Ears Drops ✗

JBL LIVE 300 65.7g

JBL LIVE 300 have a weight of 65.7g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Ultimate Ears Drops are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

JBL LIVE 300 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

The Ultimate Ears Drops come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate 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 good 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 made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL LIVE 300 have an earbud foam to some 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL LIVE 300 also have stereo speakers

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices 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 LIVE 300 5.8mm

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

JBL LIVE 300 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Ultimate Ears Drops by 3.4mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver 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 inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Ultimate Ears Drops 20,000hz

JBL LIVE 300 20,000hz

The Ultimate Ears Drops's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL LIVE 300's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Ultimate Ears Drops 110db/mw

JBL LIVE 300 95db/mw

The sound pressure level, 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 considered differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Ultimate Ears Drops 6hours

JBL LIVE 300 6hours

The Ultimate Ears Drops's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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 300's battery life is equal to that of the Ultimate Ears Drops . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Ultimate Ears Drops 9hours

JBL LIVE 300 14hours

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 more battery hours 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 capacity is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

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

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

Has Usb Type-C

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

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

JBL LIVE 300 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Ultimate Ears Drops v4.2

JBL LIVE 300 v5

Ultimate Ears Drops have Bluetooth version of 4.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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

The Ultimate Ears Drops have a 10meters distance connecting 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 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Ultimate Ears Drops will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , 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.

While the JBL LIVE 300 microphones are 2, equal to that of the Ultimate Ears Drops . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds 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 while wearing the earbuds

The JBL LIVE 300 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, 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 ✓

JBL LIVE 300 support 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 ✗

If 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 ✓

The 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.

Also the JBL LIVE 300 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Ultimate Ears Drops 2only

JBL LIVE 300 ✗

The Ultimate Ears Drops support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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.

Has A Mute Function

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

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

The JBL LIVE 300 too have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

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

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

Has Voice Prompts

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

Ultimate Ears Drops support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL LIVE 300 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Ultimate Ears Drops ✓

JBL LIVE 300 ✓

The Ultimate Ears Drops come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL LIVE 300 also have a case included, which is useful for 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	20,000hz	20,000hz
	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 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 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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