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JBL LIVE Buds 4 vs Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant

What LIVE Buds 4 does better (4) and where AeroFit 2 AI Assistant wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE Buds 4
JBL · 2026LIVE Buds 4
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $130
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Soundcore AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
Soundcore · 2026AeroFit 2 AI Assistant
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $95
6.8Sound5.6
7.7Battery6.9
8.4Build & features7.1

Why is LIVE Buds 4 better than AeroFit 2 AI Assistant?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 8.5 h+18%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.8 g vs 10 g2.1×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%

Why is AeroFit 2 AI Assistant better than LIVE Buds 4?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 11.5 mm+15%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE Buds 4JBL LIVE Buds 4≈ $1308.9
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm11.5 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity106 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h8.5 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case—35 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g10 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Jet Black, Pearl White, Sage Green
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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