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JBL Live Pro 2 vs Beats Studio Buds +

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL Live Pro 2

JBL Live Pro 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.8 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 18,000In Stock
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Beats Studio Buds +

Beats Studio Buds +

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Class 1 Bluetooth.
KSh 17,800In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Live Pro 2 has better water and dust protection (IPX5) and lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours), while the Beats Studio Buds + has virtual surround sound and offers spatial audio for Dolby Atmos.

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2
4.8 g per earbud
Beats Studio Buds +
5 g per earbud

Fit

JBL Live Pro 2
Ear tips included
Beats Studio Buds +
Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L

Controls

JBL Live Pro 2
Touch Control
Beats Studio Buds +
Multifunction button on each earbud

Connections

JBL Live Pro 2
Bluetooth 5.2
Beats Studio Buds +
Class 1 Bluetooth

Water resistance

JBL Live Pro 2
IPX5 water and dust resistance
Beats Studio Buds +
IPX4 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Live Pro 2

  • IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 9 hours).

Beats Studio Buds +

  • Spatial audio for Dolby Atmos.
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos and spatial audio.

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PriorityJBL Live Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
Weight4.8 g per earbud5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 40 hoursUp to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off)
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Class 1 Bluetooth
Water resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
ChargingYes5 minutes provides up to 1 hour
SoftwareWorks with the JBL Headphones appWorks with the Beats app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
BrandJBLBeats
ModelLive Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
Announced20222023
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
Weight4.8 g per earbud5g per earbud; 49g case
Dimensions—Earbud 20.5 x 18.5 x 15mm; case 72 x 51 x 25.5mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
Battery LifeUp to 40 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC offUp to 9 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC off); 6 hours / 24 hours with case (ANC on)
Charging Time2 hours from empty—
Fast ChargingYes5 minutes provides up to 1 hour
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
ConnectionBluetoothClass 1 Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2—
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportJBL Headphones appBeats app on Android; native Apple integration

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
Voice AssistantYesHands-free Siri; configurable Android voice assistant
Special FeaturesTrue WirelessApple one-touch pairing; Google Fast Pair and Audio Switch

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
Drivers11 mm dynamic drivers—
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz—
Impedance16Ω—
Active Noise CancellationTrue Adaptive Noise CancelingAdaptive ANC
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruYes
Spatial AudioNoSpatial audio for Dolby Atmos
Microphones6 microphones3 microphones per earbud with voice-targeting algorithm
Audio FeaturesJBL Signature Sound, Voice AwareCustom acoustic platform; Dolby Atmos spatial audio

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case Weight48.4 g49g
Case FeaturesStandard charging caseCharging case
Case Battery Life—Included in total battery figures above
Case Dimensions—72 x 51 x 25.5mm

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
ControlsTouch ControlMultifunction button on each earbud
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5, Water resistantIPX4 (earbuds)
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Live Pro 2Beats Studio Buds +
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Live Pro 2 earbudsBeats Studio Buds + earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableType-C USB charging cableUSB-C cable
Audio CableNot includedTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / Accessories3 sizes of ear tipsSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); product Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)Quick Start Guide and warranty card

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the JBL Live Pro 2 is the better buy; the Beats Studio Buds + makes sense if you want virtual surround sound.

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