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JBL LIVE FREE 2 vs LG TONE Free DFP9E

What LIVE FREE 2 does better (2) and where TONE Free DFP9E wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE FREE 2
JBL · 2022LIVE FREE 2
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $85
vs
LG TONE Free DFP9E
LG · 2022TONE Free DFP9E
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
4.4Battery6.6

Why is LIVE FREE 2 better than TONE Free DFP9E?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 8 mm+38%

Why is TONE Free DFP9E better than LIVE FREE 2?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  3. aptXNo · LIVE FREE 2: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE FREE 2JBL LIVE FREE 2≈ $857.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity102 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Total with charging case—24 h
Battery capacity—68 mAh
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.9 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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