A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

Urbanista Copenhagen IPX4

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

Weight

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

Urbanista Copenhagen ✗

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.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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 .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✗

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.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✗

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 .

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

Urbanista Copenhagen 12mm

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.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

Urbanista Copenhagen 20Hz

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20000Hz

Urbanista Copenhagen 20000Hz

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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

Urbanista Copenhagen 115dB/mW

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.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Free 2 7hours

Urbanista Copenhagen 8hours

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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

Urbanista Copenhagen 24hours

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

Charge Time

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Urbanista Copenhagen 1.5hours

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.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Urbanista Copenhagen ✓

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.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

Urbanista Copenhagen v5.2

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

Urbanista Copenhagen 10meters

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

Has Aac

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Free 2 6only

Urbanista Copenhagen 4only

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.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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
MICROPHONE	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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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

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

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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