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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jaybird Freedom | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 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 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call | Voice assistant |
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CABLE | Jaybird Freedom | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable | - | |
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Cable Length | 36 cm | - |
FEATURES | Jaybird Freedom | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jaybird Freedom | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |