Jbl Endurance Peak 3 Vs. Jbl Wave Beam Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Beam IP54

JBL Endurance Peak 3 IP68

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..

In comparison to the JBL Endurance Peak 3, JBL Wave Beam have a rating of IP54 meaning that JBL Wave Beam has a lower dust resistance than JBL Endurance Peak 3 and that of liquids is that, JBL Wave Beam has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak 3

Weight

JBL Wave Beam 8.8g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 25g

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The JBL Wave Beam, at 8.8g weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 by -16.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

JBL Wave Beam also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Beam ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have sweat resistance

JBL Wave Beam's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Endurance Peak 3'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 Beam and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both JBL Wave Beam, and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Beam 8mm

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10mm

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Beam 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Beam 20,000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3 20,000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Beam 100dB/mW

JBL Endurance Peak 3 102dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 3's measurement is 102dB/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. How loud something is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Beam 8hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10hours

The JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery life is 10 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 have to charge the device less often.

JBL Wave Beam's battery life is less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Beam 24hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 40hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Endurance Peak 3's case is said to have a charge of 40 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Wave Beam's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 16 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Beam 2hours

JBL Endurance Peak 3 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Wave Beam too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JBL Wave Beam too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Beam v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak 3 v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 Beam has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Beam 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 3 10meters

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Wave Beam have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3

Has Aac

JBL Wave Beam ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Beam 2only

JBL Endurance Peak 3 4only

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.

JBL Wave Beam microphones are 2, less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a find earbuds feature.

JBL Wave Beam too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✗

JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Wave Beam also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

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

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 3 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JBL Wave Beam also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Wave Beam also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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