In depth comparison and review of Anker SoundBuds Curve and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Anker SoundBuds Curve | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 23 g | 14.6 g | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are lighter than Anker SoundBuds Curve headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: | |
| Colour | - | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Anker SoundBuds Curve | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Curve. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | aptX | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 10 mm | 6.8 mm | Anker SoundBuds Curve have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Anker SoundBuds Curve | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Anker SoundBuds Curve microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | cVc (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Anker SoundBuds Curve | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | 3-button remote | Voice assistant |
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| FEATURES | Anker SoundBuds Curve | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Anker SoundBuds Curve | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 12.5 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Anker SoundBuds Curve lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | 1.5 hours | 2 hour(s) | Anker SoundBuds Curve recharge faster than Anker SoundBuds Curve. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Anker SoundBuds Curve | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of memory foam ear tips (small, medium, large) | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 18 months | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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