Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Beats Studio Buds Plus IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds Plus's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Beats Studio Buds Plus, JBL Wave Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6.1g

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

JBL Wave Buds, at 9g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus with a difference of 2.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus are resistant to sweat

JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds Plus's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Wave Buds and Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

JBL Wave Buds too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Beats Studio Buds Plus and JBL Wave Buds operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both JBL Wave Buds, and Beats Studio Buds Plus have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Beats Studio Buds Plus 8.2mm

Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 0.2mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20,000Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Beats Studio Buds Plus 100dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds Plus's measurement is 100dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

JBL Wave Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus 9hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus 27hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Beats Studio Buds Plus's case has a full charge of 27 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Wave Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JBL Wave Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Beats Studio Buds Plus v5.3

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Wave Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Beats Studio Buds Plus 10meters

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Wave Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds Plus will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The JBL Wave Buds support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

The JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6only

Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

The JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.

The JBL Wave Buds also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2only

The Beats Studio Buds Plus support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Wave Buds also support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The JBL Wave Buds also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Beats Studio Buds Plus 1Years

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The JBL Wave Buds also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Wave Buds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Beats Studio Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	6.1g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	8.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	100dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	27hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included