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JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS vs JVC AE HA-AE5T

What LIVE FREE NC+ TWS does better (1) and where AE HA-AE5T wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $65
vs
JVC AE HA-AE5T
JVC · 2020AE HA-AE5T
8.3Score
4 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
4.7Battery6.5
3.0Build & features7.6

Why is LIVE FREE NC+ TWS better than AE HA-AE5T?

  1. Driver size6.8 mm vs 6 mm+13%

Why is AE HA-AE5T better than LIVE FREE NC+ TWS?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 9 h+29%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. aptXNo · LIVE FREE NC+ TWS: Yes
  4. Earbud weight (each)7 g vs 6.2 g+13%
Specifications

Side by side

JVC AE HA-AE5TJVC AE HA-AE5T≈ $658.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size6.8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity96 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Battery capacity50 mAh—
Charging time2 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7 g6.2 g
Protection ratingIPX7IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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