In depth comparison and review of Anker SoundBuds Surge 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 Surge | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | - | 14.6 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: | |
| Colour | Black | 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 Surge | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | 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 Surge. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS 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 | 6 mm | 6.8 mm | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Anker SoundBuds Surge. |
| Features | Magnetic ear buds | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Anker SoundBuds Surge | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Anker SoundBuds Surge | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, skip track | Voice assistant |
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| FEATURES | Anker SoundBuds Surge | 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 Surge | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Anker SoundBuds Surge. |
| 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 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Anker SoundBuds Surge recharge faster than Anker SoundBuds Surge. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Anker SoundBuds Surge | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, clothing clip, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of EarWings | 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 - 1 year |
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