Overall Score 5.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Live Free 2 | Urbanista Copenhagen |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX5 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.8g | ✗ | |
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 | 11mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 102dB/mW | 115dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 28hours | 24hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
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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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Urbanista Copenhagen's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the Urbanista Copenhagen, JBL Live Free 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,
Urbanista Copenhagen has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2
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 transport.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Urbanista Copenhagen are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Urbanista Copenhagen are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Urbanista Copenhagen have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Live Free 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Live Free 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
JBL Live Free 2 stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
The Urbanista Copenhagen driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Urbanista Copenhagen by 1mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Urbanista Copenhagen's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Urbanista Copenhagen's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Urbanista Copenhagen's measurement is 115dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JBL Live Free 2's sound pressure level measurement is 102dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Urbanista Copenhagen's battery life is 8 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 requires fewer chargings.
JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
less than that of Urbanista Copenhagen by 1 hours
. Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Urbanista Copenhagen's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
more than that of Urbanista Copenhagen by 4 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Urbanista Copenhagen's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The Urbanista Copenhagen have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Urbanista Copenhagen have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Live Free 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Urbanista Copenhagen have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Urbanista Copenhagen
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Urbanista Copenhagen have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Free 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Urbanista Copenhagen
Urbanista Copenhagen 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 Urbanista Copenhagen will work well with your iPad. 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.
Urbanista Copenhagen have 4 microphones.
While the JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Urbanista Copenhagen by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Urbanista Copenhagen use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Urbanista Copenhagen support the find earbuds feature.
The Urbanista Copenhagen support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Live Free 2 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.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Urbanista Copenhagen have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Urbanista Copenhagen, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them.
The Urbanista Copenhagen 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.
The Urbanista Copenhagen have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Urbanista Copenhagen come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
JBL Live Free 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.