IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second 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. In comparison to the JBL Wave Beam, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 3.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX'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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The JBL Wave Beam sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1.2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX'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.
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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, 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 charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 hours
It takes 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.5 hours
JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
While the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 jog but would still want to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature.
The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
