Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 2nd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.09 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.18 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2.4 cm | - | |
| Weight | 5.3 g | 14.6 g | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g | Charging case: | |
| Colour | White | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | 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 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| 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 H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | - |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | - | |
| Additional Functions | Wireless audio sharing | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | 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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 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 |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | 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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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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