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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're active and need earbuds that will stay in place during workouts, the Beats Powerbeats Pro, with their secure ear hooks and better sweatproof rating, are excellent. Their sound quality is also slightly higher, which might be noticeable in music listening. However, if you prioritize longer battery life in the earbuds themselves, noise isolation for commuting or flying, or convenience like wireless charging, the JBL Live Pro 2 might be the better choice, and they come at a lower price. The JBL Live Pro 2 also offers a smaller form factor which could be more comfortable for daily use and carrying around. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.5
5.9
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.2
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
5.8
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
9.1
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.3 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
$90
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$100
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the JBL Live Pro 2 costs $90.
Build Quality
8.8
7.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.3
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.7
5.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for TV and video.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the JBL Live Pro 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | JBL Live Pro 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $90 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 8.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 4.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
JBL Live Pro 2
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What HiFi? | February 2023
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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