JBL Live Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods 4
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| Feature |  JBL Live Pro 2 |  Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 18,000.00 | KSh 18,500.00 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX5, Water resistant | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Weight | — | 4.3 grams |
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General
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Apple |
| Model | Live Pro 2 | AirPods 4 |
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | White |
Design
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 4.3 grams |
| Dimensions | — | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 40 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC off | Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge |
| Charging Time | 2 hours from empty | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable included |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
Features
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Yes | Siri |
| Special Features | True Wireless | Voice Isolation, Siri (Hey Siri or Siri), Find My support, quick-press controls |
| Sensors | — | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16Ω | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | True Adaptive Noise Canceling | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | JBL Signature Sound, Voice Aware | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging Case (USB-C) |
| Case Charging | USB-C | Works with USB-C connector |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Case Features | Standard charging case | Standard charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | Up to 30 hours of listening time |
| Case Dimensions | — | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm |
| Case Weight | — | 32.3 grams |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX5, Water resistant | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Ear tips included | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Live Pro 2 | Apple AirPods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds | AirPods 4 |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging Case (USB-C) |
| Charging Cable | Type-C USB charging cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately |
| Audio Cable | N/A — not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | 3 sizes of ear tips | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); product Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i) | Documentation |