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Updated April 11, 2024·
The JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds are more suitable if you prioritize portability, use during exercise, and wireless convenience, with excellent noise isolation and sweatproof certification, perfect for active lifestyles. They're optimized for both Android and Apple devices and offer a stemless design with app controls customization. However, they might not be the best for music, gaming, or calls, with lower scores in these areas. On the other hand, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC headphones are better for air travel with active noise cancelling, and a long battery life. They have a durable build, and are foldable for easy storage, although they could be more cumbersome during exercise. The Jbuds also come with a detachable cable for wired use, and provide very good control features. Choose the JBL if you need something for vigorous activity and short listening sessions, or the JLab if you're looking for comfort during extensive use and versatility for different environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good.
Battery
8.3 Hours
70.0 Hours
The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live Pro 2 has a price of $150 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs $80.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
5.9
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Jbuds Lux ANC to be only fair for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Gaming
5.3
5.4
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.2
The JBL Live Pro 2 and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
5.8
The JBL Live Pro 2 and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.5
5.6
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for TV and video.
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How the JBL Live Pro 2 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Pro 2 | JLab Jbuds Lux ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 70 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.8 Hours | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.8 Grams | 235 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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What HiFi?
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 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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