JBL Live Pro 2 vs CMF Ear (R) B171 2024
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| Feature |  JBL Live Pro 2 |  CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 18,000 | KSh 16,500 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 11mm ceramic dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | Up to 45dB ANC |
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 40.5 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX5, Water resistant | IP54 earbuds; IP55 case |
| Weight | — | 4.62g per earbud; 51.9g case |
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General
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | — |
| Model | Live Pro 2 | Ear (2024) (B171) |
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black, White |
Design
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 4.62g per earbud; 51.9g case |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 40.5 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | 2 hours from empty | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes (case) |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | — |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Nothing X |
Features
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Yes | — |
| Special Features | True Wireless | Active Noise Cancellation + Hi-Res Audio |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | 11mm ceramic dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | Up to 45dB ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | — |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | Three microphones per earbud |
| Audio Features | JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware | 24-bit Hi-Res Audio |
| Audio Codecs | — | LHDC 5.0, LDAC, AAC, SBC |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | — |
| Case Features | Standard charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Weight | — | 51.9g |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX5, Water resistant | IP54 earbuds; IP55 case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | CMF Ear (R) B171 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds | Ear (2024) (B171) earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | Type-C USB charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A — not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | 3 sizes of ear tips | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design |
| Documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); product Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i) | Quick start and safety documentation |
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