Etymotic Research ER2XR
Etymotic Research
14 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Pro JBLLIVEPRO2TWSSLAM
JBL
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Etymotic Research ER2XR
No customer feedback yet
JBL Live Pro JBLLIVEPRO2TWSSLAM
68 out of 100 high confidence 108 reviews
The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life, with some calling them the best value in their price range. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious issues: the earbuds can stop working after a few months, the touch controls are overly sensitive to sunlight and wind, and the ear tips often fall off or fail to provide a secure fit. Connection dropouts and poor call quality are also common complaints.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (up to 40 hours total)
- Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Earbuds stop working after a few months
- Touch controls overly sensitive to sunlight
- Ear tips fall off or do not fit securely
- Connection dropouts and audio cutouts
- Poor call quality for some users
Sound quality 35
Noise cancellation 28
Battery life 25
Build quality 18
Touch controls 22
Fit and comfort 20
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Specifications
| Etymotic Research ER2XR | JBL Live Pro JBLLIVEPRO2TWSSLAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | wired | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | foam and three-flange eartips | 3x Different-Sized Pair of Ear Tips |
| Weight | — | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 16 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 15 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| 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 | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Hey Google or Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Etymotic Research ER2XR
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
JBL Live Pro JBLLIVEPRO2TWSSLAM
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Etymotic Research ER2XR0.101score per dollar
vs
JBL Live Pro JBLLIVEPRO2TWSSLAM0.793score per dollar
JBL Live Pro JBLLIVEPRO2TWSSLAM offers 7.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Pro JBLLIVEPRO2TWSSLAM
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
