KZ Taurus
KZ
51 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Free 2
JBL
85 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Calls
Budget
Travel
Fitness
Commute
Music
Specifications
| KZ Taurus | JBL Live Free 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 36 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | KZ Taurus in Ear Monitor Headphones, Horizontal 2DD Gaming Earbuds Wired IEM in Ear Headphones, Noise Cancelling Ear Buds Sound Localization in-Ears for Singers Musicians Audiophiles | SBC, AAC |
| 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 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 4 Hour |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
KZ Taurus
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
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
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Free 2
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 37 specs.
