JBL Live Free 2
JBL
85 Overall Score
vs
Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP
Sony
58 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Free 2 | Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Rounded Tips |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.00 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Sony MDR-EX15AP EX Monitor Headphones, 16 Ohms, 8-22000Hz Frequency Response, Stereo Mini Plug, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 4 Hour | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones App | SmartKey |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Free 2
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Free 2
No current pricing available
Sony EX Monitor MDR-EX15AP
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Free 2
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
