Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Bose SoundSport Free, JBL Wave Beam 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
The Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The JBL Wave Beam, at 8.8g
weigh less than the Bose SoundSport Free by -9.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together. The Bose SoundSport Free come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Bose SoundSport Free are resistant to sweat
JBL Wave Beam's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose SoundSport Free's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Wave Beam also have stereo speakers
The Bose SoundSport Free stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Bose SoundSport Free have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device. JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 2mm
, as many tend to believe 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 produce better quality sound.
Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Bose SoundSport Free's measurement is 98dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JBL Wave Beam's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Wave Beam's battery life is
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Wave Beam's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 14 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JBL Wave Beam takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
The Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. JBL Wave Beam too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Wave Beam has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Wave Beam have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
The Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones.
The JBL Wave Beam microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose SoundSport Free support the find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Beam also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them. Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Wave Beam too support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Bose SoundSport Free, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Wave Beam too have a control panel on them. Bose SoundSport Free have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Wave Beam too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. Bose SoundSport Free come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Wave Beam too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
