In depth comparison and review of Jabra HALO SMART 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 HALO SMART | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 14.1 cm | - | |
| Width | 14.1 cm | - | |
| Depth | 3.5 cm | - | |
| Weight | 38 g | 14.6 g | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are lighter than Jabra HALO SMART headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: | |
| Colour | Blue | Black | Red | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Wind protection, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jabra HALO SMART | 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 HALO SMART. |
| 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 | 97 dB | 96 dB | Jabra HALO SMART have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 10 mm | 6.8 mm | Jabra HALO SMART have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Jabra HALO SMART have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | - | |
| Features | Voice guidance | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Jabra HALO SMART | 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 | 200 - 6300 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 200 - 6300 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB | -26 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | 1 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jabra HALO SMART | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Volume control, play/pause button, answer/end, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Jabra HALO SMART | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable - 31 m | - |
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| FEATURES | Jabra HALO SMART | 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 | Siri, Google Now | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jabra HALO SMART | 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 | 230 mAh | 50 mAh | Jabra HALO SMART have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Battery Life | 17 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | Jabra HALO SMART 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 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Jabra HALO SMART | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Jabra HALO SMART | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) | - |
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| OTHERS | Jabra HALO SMART | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of EarGels | 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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| Compliant Standards | GOST, IC, FCC, RoHS, REACH, IP54 | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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