Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared 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
The JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
weigh less than the JBL Wave Beam by -0.24g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Beam's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. 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
, a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) produce a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Beam
The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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 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. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, 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 is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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
The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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. JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
