In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 25e 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 | Jabra Elite 25e | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 15.7 cm | - | |
Width | 14.1 cm | - | |
Depth | 3.5 cm | - | |
Weight | 48 g | 14.6 g | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are lighter than Jabra Elite 25e headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: | |
Colour | - | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
Body Material | Silicone, PET, TPE, PC/ABS | - | |
Protection | Wind protection, IP54 | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Jabra Elite 25e | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | 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 Jabra Elite 25e. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | 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. |
Max Input Power | 8 mW | - | |
Sensitivity | 92 dB/mW | 96 dB | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have higher sensitivity than Jabra Elite 25e. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
Diaphragm | 10 mm | 6.8 mm | Jabra Elite 25e have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 8 | - | Jabra Elite 25e have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | - | |
Features | Voice control, voice guidance | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Jabra Elite 25e | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 17000 Hz | - | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 50 - 17000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -40 dB | -26 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra Elite 25e | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Controls | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | Voice assistant |
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CABLE | Jabra Elite 25e | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Cable Type | USB cable - 31 m | - |
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FEATURES | Jabra Elite 25e | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra Elite 25e | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
Battery Life | 18 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 25e 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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Standby Time | 528 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
CONNECTIONS | Jabra Elite 25e | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Connector Type | USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) | - |
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OTHERS | Jabra Elite 25e | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Included Accessories | 2 EarGels ear tips | 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 | Limited warranty - 1 year |