JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS vs. JBL Free II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS and JBL Free II. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS vs. JBL Free II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Free II
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 14.6 g 4.8 g JBL Free II are lighter than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: Earphone: 4.8 g
Charging case: 52 g
Colour Black | Rose | Blue | White Black | White
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Free II
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Free II.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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.
Sensitivity 96 dB 100 dB JBL Free II have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 94 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm 6.8 mm 5.6 mm JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II.
Features TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware -
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Free II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -26 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Free II
Controls Voice assistant -
CABLE JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Free II
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Free II
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Free II
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 50 mAh 55 mAh JBL Free II have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 6 hour(s) JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free II.
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
(with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Free II
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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