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final ZE2000 vs JBL LIVE FREE 2

What ZE2000 does better (3) and where LIVE FREE 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

final ZE2000
final · 2022ZE2000
3 advantages≈ $65
vs
JBL LIVE FREE 2
JBL · 2022LIVE FREE 2
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
5.0Battery4.5

Why is ZE2000 better than LIVE FREE 2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · LIVE FREE 2: No
  2. aptXYes · LIVE FREE 2: No
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%

Why is LIVE FREE 2 better than ZE2000?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Driver size6 mm vs 11 mm+83%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE FREE 2JBL LIVE FREE 2≈ $857.8
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size6 mm11 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—102 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h7 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.9 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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