Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Beam's rating for solids indicates 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 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 JBL Wave Beam, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
weigh less than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference -0.24g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together. JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Wave Beam 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 Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Wave Beam and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
The JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Beam's measurement is 100dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The JBL Wave Beam's battery life is 8 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 have to charge the device less often.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is
less than that of JBL Wave Beam 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Beam's case has a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 6 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1.7 hours
JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. The JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of JBL Wave Beam
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones. While the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to find them.
The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
