JBL Live Free 2
JBL
85 Overall Score
vs
Sony WIC100/B
Sony
84 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Calls
Travel
Fitness
Commute
Music
Specifications
| JBL Live Free 2 | Sony WIC100/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.02 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Sony WI-C100 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 25 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 4 Hour | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 25 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Free 2
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
Sony WIC100/B
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Free 2
Scores 85 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.
