Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird RUN XT 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 | Jaybird RUN XT | 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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| Weight | - | 14.6 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g |
Charging case: | |
| Colour | Black, Flash | Grey, storm | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jaybird RUN XT | 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 RUN XT. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 RUN XT are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Super Bass Control (SBC) | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 96 dB | Jaybird RUN XT have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| 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 RUN XT. |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm | - |
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| FEATURES | Jaybird RUN XT | 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 RUN XT | 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 | 80 mAh | 50 mAh | Jaybird RUN XT have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT. |
| 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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| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium) | 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 |
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