Jaybird Freedom 2 vs. Jaybird RUN XT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom 2 and Jaybird RUN XT. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird Freedom 2 vs. Jaybird RUN XT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird RUN XT
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36 cm -
Weight 13.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g
Colour Gold | Carbon | Steel blue Black, Flash | Grey, storm
Body Material Metal -
Protection Sweat-resistant Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7
Design Sports Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird RUN XT
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <5% Jaybird Freedom 2 have lower total harmonic distortion than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Sensitivity 96 dB 103 dB Jaybird RUN XT have higher sensitivity than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 6 mm 6 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird Freedom 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird RUN XT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird RUN XT
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird RUN XT
Cable Type USB charge cable USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Cable Length 36 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird RUN XT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 80 mAh Jaybird RUN XT have a higher battery capacity than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Jaybird Freedom 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
Standby Time 110 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Jaybird RUN XT recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom 2.
OTHERS Jaybird Freedom 2 Jaybird RUN XT
Included Accessories Charging clip, cord management clips Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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