JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2
JBL
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony MDR-E9LP
Sony
32 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 | Sony MDR-E9LP | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3x Different-Sized Pair of Ear Tips | — |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 18 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Sony in-Ear Earbud Headphones with Remote and Deep Bass, Blue, MDR-E9LP |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 4 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | JBL Headphones App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | — |
Pros & Cons
JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91th percentile)91th %ile
Sony MDR-E9LP
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Live Pro Live Pro 20.046score per dollar
vs
Sony MDR-E9LP0.040score per dollar
JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 offers 1.2x better value for money
JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2
Sony MDR-E9LP
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
