JBL Sense Lite
JBL Sense Pro

JBL Sense Lite JBL Sense Pro

Common Features

  • Both products have an IP54 ingress protection rating.
  • Both products are sweat resistant.
  • Both products have no wires or cables.
  • Both products have stereo speakers.
  • Both products have no RGB lighting.
  • Both products do not include wingtips.
  • Both products have no UV light.
  • Both products do not support Dolby Atmos.
  • Both products have a 32 Ohm impedance.
  • Both products have a 20 Hz lowest frequency.
  • Both products do not have active noise cancellation.
  • Both products have a rechargeable battery.
  • Both products have a battery level indicator.
  • Both products have a battery life of 8 hours.
  • Both products do not support LDAC.
  • Both products have USB Type-C connectivity.
  • Both products have a mute function.
  • Both products can be used as a headset.
  • Both products have 4 microphones.
  • Both products have a noise-canceling microphone.

Main Differences

  • Fit is open-ear on JBL Sense Lite and in-ear on JBL Sense Pro.
  • Weight is 38 g on JBL Sense Lite and 23.2 g on JBL Sense Pro.
  • Passive noise reduction is not available on JBL Sense Lite but is available on JBL Sense Pro.
  • Driver unit size is 15.4 mm on JBL Sense Lite and 16.2 mm on JBL Sense Pro.
  • Highest frequency is 20,000 Hz on JBL Sense Lite and 40,000 Hz on JBL Sense Pro.
  • Spatial audio is not supported on JBL Sense Lite but is supported on JBL Sense Pro.
  • Sound pressure level is 86 dB/mW on JBL Sense Lite and 92 dB/mW on JBL Sense Pro.
  • Battery life of the charging case is 24 hours on JBL Sense Lite and 30 hours on JBL Sense Pro.
  • Charge time is 1.5 hours on JBL Sense Lite and 2 hours on JBL Sense Pro.
  • Wireless charging is not available on JBL Sense Lite but is available on JBL Sense Pro.
  • Bluetooth version is 5.4 on JBL Sense Lite and 6 on JBL Sense Pro.
Specs Comparison
JBL Sense Lite

JBL Sense Lite

JBL Sense Pro

JBL Sense Pro

Design:
Fit Open-ear In-ear
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP54 IP54
water resistance Sweat resistant Sweat resistant
weight 38 g 23.2 g
has no wires or cables
are neckband earbuds
wingtips included
has RGB lighting
has stereo speakers
has UV light
Has a display

The JBL Sense Lite features an open-ear fit, while the JBL Sense Pro has an in-ear fit. This difference may affect comfort and sound isolation, with the open-ear design of the Sense Lite likely allowing more ambient noise, while the in-ear design of the Sense Pro may offer a more secure fit and better noise isolation.

Both products share an IP54 rating for ingress protection, making them resistant to dust and water splashes, and both are sweat-resistant. The Sense Lite weighs 38 g, while the Sense Pro is lighter at 23.2 g, which may make the Sense Pro feel less cumbersome during extended use.

Neither model features a neckband, RGB lighting, UV light, or a display. Both earbuds are wireless, with no wires or cables, and neither includes wingtips. Both also feature stereo speakers, delivering a full sound experience, although there are no other notable differences in their design-related features.

Sound quality:
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
has passive noise reduction
driver unit size 15.4 mm 16.2 mm
lowest frequency 20 Hz 20 Hz
highest frequency 20000 Hz 40000 Hz
supports spatial audio
has Dolby Atmos
has Dirac Virtuo
impedance 32 Ohms 32 Ohms
sound pressure level 86 dB/mW 92 dB/mW
has a neodymium magnet

The JBL Sense Lite does not feature active noise cancellation (ANC) or passive noise reduction, whereas the JBL Sense Pro includes passive noise reduction, which may help block out some external noise.

In terms of driver size, the Sense Lite has a 15.4 mm driver unit, while the Sense Pro has a slightly larger 16.2 mm driver. This difference in size could result in a slightly different sound profile, with the larger driver potentially offering a richer sound.

The lowest frequency for both models is 20 Hz, meaning they both should handle deep bass frequencies well. However, the Sense Pro has a higher maximum frequency range of 40,000 Hz, compared to the Sense Lite's 20,000 Hz. This extended frequency range on the Sense Pro could provide more detailed high-end sound. The Sense Pro also supports spatial audio, unlike the Sense Lite, which does not. Both models have the same impedance of 32 Ohms, and the Sense Lite has a sound pressure level of 86 dB/mW, while the Sense Pro reaches 92 dB/mW, indicating it may produce louder sound at the same power level.

Power:
Battery life 8 hours 8 hours
Battery life of charging case 24 hours 30 hours
charge time 1.5 hours 2 hours
has wireless charging
Has a solar power battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

Both the JBL Sense Lite and JBL Sense Pro offer the same 8 hours of battery life on a single charge, but the Sense Pro has a longer battery life in the charging case, offering 30 hours compared to the Sense Lite's 24 hours.

When it comes to charging, the Sense Lite requires 1.5 hours to fully charge, while the Sense Pro takes slightly longer at 2 hours. The Sense Pro also supports wireless charging, a feature not available on the Sense Lite. Both models feature a rechargeable battery and have a battery level indicator.

Neither model has a solar power battery, and both have the same rechargeable battery type, ensuring consistent power use for both earbuds.

Connectivity:
has fast pairing
Has USB Type-C
Bluetooth version 5.4 6
has LDAC
has LDHC
has Bluetooth LE Audio
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Low Latency
has aptX HD
has aptX
has aptX Lossless
has aptX Voice
has Auracast
maximum Bluetooth range 10 m 10 m
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Can be used wirelessly
has AAC

Both the JBL Sense Lite and JBL Sense Pro feature USB Type-C charging, ensuring fast and modern connectivity. The Sense Lite uses Bluetooth version 5.4, while the Sense Pro is equipped with the newer Bluetooth version 6, which could offer potential improvements in stability and range.

Neither product supports fast pairing, Bluetooth pairing using NFC, AAC, LDAC, LDHC, Bluetooth LE Audio, or Auracast. Additionally, neither has any of the aptX audio codecs, such as aptX Adaptive, Low Latency, HD, Lossless, or Voice.

Both models have the same maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters, allowing them to maintain a solid connection at a similar distance.

Features:
release date October 2025 August 2025
has ambient sound mode
has in/on-ear detection
Supports fast charging
multipoint count 2 2
can read notifications
Has a built-in translator
has a mute function
can be used as a headset
control panel placed on a device
Has voice prompts
travel bag is included
Has an in-line control panel
Has a temperature sensor
Has a built-in camera remote control function

The JBL Sense Lite and JBL Sense Pro are very similar in terms of features, as both models share the same functionalities. Neither has ambient sound mode or in/on-ear detection. They both support fast charging and allow multipoint connectivity with up to 2 devices.

Both models also have the ability to mute the microphone, can be used as a headset, and feature a control panel placed on a device. Additionally, both have voice prompts, include a travel bag, and do not offer an in-line control panel or temperature sensor. Neither model includes a built-in translator or a camera remote control function.

Since all the features listed match across both products, there are no notable differences in this category between the JBL Sense Lite and JBL Sense Pro.

Microphone:
number of microphones 4 4
has a noise-canceling microphone

Both the JBL Sense Lite and JBL Sense Pro are equipped with 4 microphones, ensuring clear audio capture during calls or voice commands. Additionally, both models feature noise-canceling microphones to help reduce background noise and improve the clarity of the user's voice.

As the microphone specifications are identical for both products, there are no differences in their microphone performance.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the JBL Sense Lite and JBL Sense Pro. Both products feature IP54 ingress protection, sweat resistance, and no wires or cables. However, the JBL Sense Lite has an open-ear fit and weighs 38 g, while the JBL Sense Pro offers an in-ear fit and weighs 23.2 g. Additionally, the JBL Sense Pro supports passive noise reduction, spatial audio, and has a higher sound pressure level than the JBL Sense Lite. The battery life of the charging case is 30 hours on the JBL Sense Pro, compared to 24 hours on the JBL Sense Lite, and the JBL Sense Pro also includes wireless charging, unlike the JBL Sense Lite.