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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and noise isolation for a more immersive listening experience, the JBL Live Pro 2 would be the better choice. They also offer features such as active noise cancelling and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, with the convenience of wireless charging and a battery life that benefits from the additional power in the case. However, if you engage in lots of outdoor activities or need to maintain awareness of your surroundings, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones could be more suitable, despite their lower sound quality and noise isolation. These headphones are also sweatproof and dustproof, making them resilient during exercise, and they utilize bone conduction technology, which allows you to hear ambient sounds. Additionally, if cost is a significant consideration, the Youthwhisper is less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.9
4.8
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for music, though the JBL Live Pro 2 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Cost
$90
$36
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live Pro 2 has a price of $90 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
4.9
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.1
The JBL Live Pro 2 and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
8.3 Hours
8.0 Hours
The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
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How the JBL Live Pro 2 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Pro 2 | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$90 | $36 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.8 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | Unknown | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 29 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."
Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
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Stozz Audio
Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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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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