The JBL also leak a little less than the Apple and have a better sound quality, thanks to their stronger bass range that caters to more tracks. You get a day's worth (24 hours) of joined playback 6 hours of nonstop tuning in on the earphones in addition to 18 hours of reinforcement from the charging case. With Talkthru, there’s no need… Unless you want to assure the person you are interacting with that you aren’t audibly engaged with Mettalica and are listening to them :-).

We previously had it listed as N/A, which was giving these headphones a higher score than other truly wireless headphones in this test.

The JBL Free, like the Jaybird Run, have a good build quality that feels durable enough to survive multiple accidental drops from shoulder height. Listening to "Fame" by Santigold, the frequency balance seemed good with the EQ turned off, though there were some strident-sounding high mids.

Great headphone just not quite on par with Airpods I really do like these and the sound quality is excellent, i just think the feel and quality of the the airpods is better and also the compatibility with the iphone could be better. That's why JBL designed these headphones with oval tubes, oval silicon tips, and a slim pill shape design for a perfectly snug fit, even for smaller ears - ensuring better noise cancellation and enhanced audio quality. The wireless headphones JBL Free II allow unrestricted movement, which increases the comfort of using the headphones.The JBL have a more isolating in-ear fit that will be better for noisy environments and are a bit more stable for running and working out. On the other hand, a single tap on the right pauses playback, while on the left it enables Ambient Sound mode. Designed for the general crowd, the Free II is a pair that intends to be as accessible as feasible without being of inferior quality.

They have a fairly unique design which makes them a bit more compact than other truly wireless headphones but also a bit less stable.

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They also come with a better case that's slightly more portable overall and provides a longer battery life than the Run. The buttons don’t have tactile feedback, but there is a pleasant beep and a voice announcement of each function as it is being selected. Super comfortable with ear tips in 3 sizes, their worry-free IPX4 certified design keeps the music playing through sunshine and rain.

Thanks to the built-in rechargeable battery, you can listen to music for up to 24 hours - musical enjoyment all day long! Unfortunately, despite their rugged and decently sturdy design they do not feel or look as premium as some of the other truly wireless headsets we've reviewed, like Beoplay E8 or the Apple AirPods (1st generation) Truly Wireless. For example, the only Bluetooth codecs JBL supports in the Live Free 2 are the standard SBC and AAC codecs.