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

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

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 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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

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 connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds . JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling 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 sounds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JBL Wave Beam and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.

A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit 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 , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and 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 make sound with equal bass The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes 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 means that both devices can generate equal treble The sound pressure level, 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. 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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 manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Beam's case is said to have a 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1 hours JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its 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 tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

The JBL Wave Beam have 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 allows 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.

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. 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 enable the device to filter out background sounds.

JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 hear traffic. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the find earbuds feature.

You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 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 the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's 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 Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts.

Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch.

Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.