Written by Lucas
Edited on
7 October 2025
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10:02
Compare the JBL Club Pro+ to the JBL Live Free NC+
The JBL Club Pro+ and the JBL Live Free NC+ are part of the new segment by JBL. Both earbuds have noise canceling, which makes it difficult to make the right choice. The main difference between the models is the water resistance. The Live Free NC+ is waterproof while the Club Pro+ isn't. In this article, you'll read what else is different.
JBL Club Pro+
- Active noise canceling reduces distracting ambient noise and white noise.
- Thanks to Fast Pair, the earbuds automatically connect to the playback device they connected to most recently.
- You charge the charging case wirelessly with a wireless charger.
- The noise canceling of earbuds reduces the sound less well than the noise canceling of headphones.
JBL Live Free NC+
- Active noise canceling reduces distracting ambient noise and white noise.
- The earbuds are waterproof thanks to the IPX7 certification.
- Thanks to Fast Pair, the earbuds automatically connect to the playback device they connected to most recently.
- The noise canceling of earbuds reduces the sound less well than the noise canceling of headphones.
Compare the JBL Club Pro+ to the JBL Live Free NC+
| JBL Club Pro+ | JBL Live Free NC+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise canceling | Adaptive noise canceling | Active noise canceling |
| Fast Pair | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | |
| Wearing method | In-ear without ear hook | In-ear with ear hook |
| Battery life | 6 hours | 6 hours |
Noise canceling
Club Pro+: adaptive noise canceling
The Club Pro+ has adaptive noise canceling. Adaptive noise canceling is active noise canceling, including adaptive technology. This technology adjusts the intensity of the noise canceling automatically. When you're in a peaceful environment, the noise canceling will be adjusted. Is it crowded around you? The noise canceling will be enhanced.
Live Free NC+: active noise canceling
Just like the Club Pro+, the Live Free NC+ reduces ambient noise via active noise canceling. These earbuds don't have the adaptive technology, which means they don't adjust the noise canceling according to your surroundings.
Fast Pair
The Club Pro+ and Live Free NC+ have Fast Pair, which means the earbuds connect to your smartphone right away. Take the earbuds out of the charging case and they'll directly connect to the device they we last connected to. That way, you'll never have to connect them manually again.
Water resistance
Club Pro+: water-resistant
With an IPX4 certification, the earbuds are water-resistant. Thanks to this, they're not broken after heavy rain and you can work out with the earbuds.
Live Free NC+: waterproof
The Live Free NC+ has an IPX7 certification, which means that the earbuds are waterproof. This makes them better suitable for use during your workout. After your workout, you can clean the earbuds under the faucet without worries. They won't get damaged by the water.
Wearing method
Club Pro+: in-ear without ear hook
The JBL Club Pro+ are in-ear earbuds and go directly into your ear canal. With a twisting motion, you secure them into your ears. They stay firmly in place. These earbuds don't have an ear hook, which makes them less suitable for intensive workouts.
Live Free NC+: in-ear with ear hook
Just like the Club Pro+, the Live Free NC+ are in-ear earbuds. They go directly into your ear canal and close off your ears that way. Thanks to the ear hook, you can twist the earbuds firmly into your ear cup. That way, they stay firmly in place, even during an intensive workout.
Conclusion
The greatest difference between both earbuds is the usage situation. The JBL Club Pro+ is more suitable for daily use, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is the best choice for athletes. That's because they can be secured into your ear better and are completely waterproof. Both earbuds have noise canceling and Fast Pair. That's how ambient noise is reduced and how you quickly connect the earbuds to your smartphone.
Article by Lucas
Audio Expert.
