Google Pixel Buds Pro Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Google Pixel Buds Pro IPX4

JBL Wave Buds IP54

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro, 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

Google Pixel Buds Pro 12.4g

JBL Wave Buds 9g

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

JBL Wave Buds, at 9g are lighter than the Google Pixel Buds Pro with a difference -3.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 2 earbuds .

JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have sweat resistance

JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both JBL Wave Buds, and Google Pixel Buds Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11mm

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 3mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Google Pixel Buds Pro 75dB/mW

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Google Pixel Buds Pro's measurement is 75dB/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 something is can be considered differently by separate persons, 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

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11hours

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

The Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 hours, these last longer 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 Buds's battery life is less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20hours

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Google Pixel Buds Pro's case is said to have a charge of 20 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 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 4 hours

Charge Time

Google Pixel Buds Pro 1hours

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Wave Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

The Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through 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

Google Pixel Buds Pro v5

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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, newer than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Google Pixel Buds Pro 10meters

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Wave Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro

Has Aac

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Google Pixel Buds Pro will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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 Ldac

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Google Pixel Buds Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Google Pixel Buds Pro 6only

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones.

JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2, less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Wave Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

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 pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The JBL Wave Buds too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Google Pixel Buds Pro have a find earbuds feature.

JBL Wave Buds also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

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

Multipoint Count

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2only

JBL Wave Buds 2only

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Wave Buds too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

With the Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Wave Buds too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

JBL Wave Buds also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Google Pixel Buds Pro	JBL Wave Buds
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	12.4g	9g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	75dB/mW	100dB/mW
POWER	battery life	11hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	24hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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