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

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

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 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 The JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 1.8g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds . JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.

ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. The JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction which implies 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, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of 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 , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, 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 an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any 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 can generate equal treble The sound pressure level, 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. 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

This 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 a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 recommended to fully charge 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 device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, 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. The 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 Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer 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 Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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. JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired 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 so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.

For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have this function.

It means that you are in position 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 features are supported on the earbuds. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also 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 have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

The JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.