Overall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds | JBL Wave Beam |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
weight | 5.1g | 8.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8.2mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100.5dB/mW | 100dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second 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 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, Beats Studio Buds 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 for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g weigh less than the JBL Wave Beam by -3.7g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting 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 cables connecting the two earbuds . Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds . JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The JBL Wave Beam and Beats Studio Buds work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Beats Studio Buds, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology 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. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.2mm
, 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 can generate 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 a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds'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 measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce 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.
Beats Studio Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100.5dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Studio Buds's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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 vendor, and the JBL Wave Beam's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 8 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 unused for long periods. Beats Studio Buds 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 earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Wave Beam support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beats Studio Buds too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beats Studio Buds 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. Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones. The Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Beats Studio Buds 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 still want to hear traffic. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature. Beats Studio Buds too have the find earbuds feature.
Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds 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 earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Beats Studio Buds too have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Studio Buds also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. JBL Wave Beam come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.