Jaybird Freedom vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird Freedom vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird Freedom JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 14.6 g Jaybird Freedom are lighter than Jaybird Freedom headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
Charging case:
Colour Space | Blush | Carbon | Blaze | Ocean | Gold Black | Rose | Blue | White
Body Material Metal -
Protection Sweat-resistant Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird Freedom JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 Jaybird Freedom.
Bluetooth Profiles Serial Port Profile (SPP), 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.
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird Freedom are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 96 dB 96 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
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 Jaybird Freedom.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird Freedom have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird Freedom JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -26 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird Freedom JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Voice assistant
CABLE Jaybird Freedom JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Cable Type USB charge cable -
Cable Length 36 cm -
FEATURES Jaybird Freedom JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird Freedom JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 50 mAh Jaybird Freedom have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Jaybird Freedom 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
Standby Time 110 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Jaybird Freedom JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Included Accessories 3 ear tips, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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