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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Live Pro 2 is usually less expensive and offers good overall sound quality, comfort, and build. They're better suited for exercise, thanks to their sweatproof certification and higher use during exercise score. However, the "Nothing" Ear (2) has a higher overall sound quality, especially for gaming, TV, and video, as it supports a low latency mode and LHDC codec for improved sound and reduced delay. The "Nothing" Ear (2) also features better call quality, active noise cancelling, and is optimized for both Android and Apple devices, whereas the JBL's are not as well-rounded for calls and do not offer active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.9
7.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Gaming
5.3
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.0
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Battery
8.3 Hours
6.7 Hours
The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$90
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live Pro 2 has a price of $90 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
Build Quality
7.0
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Pro 2 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Pro 2 | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$90 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.8 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.8 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Live Pro 2
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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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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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