Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Beam's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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. In comparison to the JBL Wave Beam, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam by of 1.8g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together. JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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 Pro (2nd Gen) and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The JBL Wave Beam and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

The JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. 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, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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.

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 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 Pro (2nd 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 playing time.

The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Beam's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1 hours The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.

Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JBL Wave Beam have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JBL Wave Beam . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.

JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging.

This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.