JBL Wave Buds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JBL Endurance Peak 3
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Wave Buds | JBL Endurance Peak 3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP68 |
weight | 9g | 25g | |
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 | 8mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | 102dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 40hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 4only |
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 | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second number of 8 means 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..
Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak 3, JBL Wave Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
JBL Endurance Peak 3 has a higher dust resistance than JBL Wave Buds
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Wave Buds has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak 3
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
are lighter than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 with a difference -16g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 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
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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Wave Buds and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Wave Buds, and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.
JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JBL Endurance Peak 3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high audible 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 can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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 Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 usually 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Endurance Peak 3's case is said to have a full charge of 40 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 16 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 JBL Endurance Peak 3
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Wave Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Wave Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Wave Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3
JBL Endurance Peak 3 support AAC, a codec 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning 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.
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).
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.
JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The 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 sound that the microphone can pick up.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to 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 but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Wave Buds too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The JBL Wave Buds 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Wave Buds too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The JBL Wave Buds also have a control panel on them.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Wave Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Wave Buds too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.