Jaybird X2 vs. Jaybird Freedom 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird X2 and Jaybird Freedom 2. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird X2 vs. Jaybird Freedom 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird X2 Jaybird Freedom 2
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Width 2.3 cm -
Length - 36 cm
Depth 1.3 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 13.8 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 2.2 cm x 1.3 cm x 2.9 cm 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
Colour Alpha | Charge | Fire | Midnight | Storm | Ice Gold | Carbon | Steel blue
Body Material - Metal
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant Sweat-resistant
Design Sports Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird X2 Jaybird Freedom 2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Bluetooth 4.1 Jaybird Freedom 2 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird X2.
Bluetooth Profiles 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)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% <3% Jaybird Freedom 2 have lower total harmonic distortion than Jaybird X2.
Sensitivity 103 dB 96 dB Jaybird X2 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 8 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Jaybird X2 Jaybird Freedom 2
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Omni-directional
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird X2 Jaybird Freedom 2
Controls Power on/off, volume control Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call
CABLE Jaybird X2 Jaybird Freedom 2
Cable Type USB charge cable USB charge cable
Cable Length 54 cm 36 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird X2 Jaybird Freedom 2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 100 mAh 60 mAh Jaybird X2 have a higher battery capacity than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time 200 hours 110 hours Jaybird X2 have longer standby time than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Jaybird X2 Jaybird Freedom 2
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS Jaybird X2 Jaybird Freedom 2
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of Comply foam ear tips, cord management clips, 3 sizes secure-fit ear fins Charging clip, cord management clips
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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