Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.4 g 14.6 g Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g Charging case:
Colour - Black | Rose | Blue | White
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm - 6.8 mm
Features Apple H1 chip TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -26 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off Voice assistant
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 7 hour(s) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Included Accessories 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year
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