IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Beam's rating is read as, the first number 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. 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
The JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference -3.7g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds'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. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The JBL Wave Beam and Beats Studio Buds work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without 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.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. 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
, 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 it's true that, 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 device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds'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 tells how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, 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. Beats Studio Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100.5dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Beam's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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 extended 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable 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 through a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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. 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
The 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 enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Beats Studio Buds 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 be able to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.
The Beats Studio Buds too have the find earbuds feature. You can 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 time it takes to charge a device. Also the Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds too have this function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds 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. The Beats Studio Buds too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
