JBL Live PRO 2, reviewed

Earbuds continue to be popular, with many companies looking to carve out a section of this growing market. We look at the JBL Live PRO 2 product in this review. See more about the earbuds here.

JBL Live PRO 2, reviewed

With products like this one of the big questions for users is how will it sit in my ear, will it hold, will it be comfortable and will it stay there without falling out. These were certainly the questions that our testers wanted to know before they had even opened the box. Another question is, depending on the price, is it offering quality and the experience that you would expect based on the amount you are paying for it. Naturally sound quality and battery life are all important, or rather you would expect these to be somewhere between adequate and top notch.

First up, in reverse order, all of the testers were happy with the battery life and sound quality. Maybe we are at the point where things like this should be a given, of course they are not, but these check the boxes for not being an issue. Longevity is also important, but this aspect is always hard to definitively comment on as you only really know a year down the line. The ear plug section might degrade but the jury is simply out on that aspect.

They are silicon tips, and they seemed to work well, and the testers were happy with them. They do seem like they will also avoid the dread issue of ear bud drops, which is of course always the biggest fear with wireless earbuds. There are also three sizes of ear buds, which gives you a fighting chance of finding the size that works best for you. Who knows too, if you are young and your ears grow, then maybe it can grow with you, but we are just speculating now.

The ear buds are also water resistant too. Maybe all ear buds should be, as you never know, in Ireland at least, when, or where it might raid. Anyway these ones are, and it works well. We didn’t take them kayaking, but, on a calm day, you might get away with that too, or then again maybe not, but for jogging, walking etc, then they should work well.

The price means you should expect them to perform well, and, as far as our testers discovered they seem to be a nice piece of gear.

More about the product here.

JBL upgrades its Live true wireless headphone series to include True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient features, improved battery life and 6 microphones for perfect voice call quality. Whether it’s music, a podcast or Zoom call – JBL’s newest true wireless headphones, deliver the highest performance with JBL Signature Sound, for anywhere life takes you.

The JBL Live Pro 2 in-ear true wireless headphones feature 11mm drivers in a ‘stick’ closed design with oval tubes to ensure better noise cancellation and enhanced audio quality. Its True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient enables users to adjust the amount of background noise they want to let in to stay aware of surroundings or enjoy conversations without having to remove the earbuds. The hands-free support and dedicated JBL headphone app allow for easy access to preferred voice assistants. Its IPX5 waterproof and splashproof rating makes long runs in the elements worry-free, while the embedded six microphones isolate noise and wind to deliver superior call quality. With up to 40 hours of playback time, listeners can enjoy long stints at the gym, in the great outdoors, or settling in for their favourite podcast.

JBL LIVE Pro 2 Features:
JBL’s Signature Sound from 11mm drivers
Up to 40 hours of playback time (10 hours in the earbud; 30 hours from charging case)
True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient
6 microphones with noise and wind isolation technology
Dual Connect + Sync with Google Fast Pair
Hands-Free Voice Control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
All Access Touch Control or use via the dedicated JBL headphone app
IPX 5 rating (waterproof and sweatproof)
Speed charge 15mins = 4 hours
Qi compatible charging
Price: £129.99 / €179.99

The JBL LIVE Pro 2 will come in JBL’s latest eco-friendly packaging.

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