IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. 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. In comparison 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 because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
weigh less than the JBL Wave Beam by -3.7g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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.
Both Beats Studio Buds and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Beats Studio Buds too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
The JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both 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, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines 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
, many people have a misconception 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can 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 perceived differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard 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 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. 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 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 full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 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 in storage 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
The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to 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 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 transfers 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
JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
While 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 device to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Beats Studio Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a run but 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 support the find earbuds feature.
Beats Studio Buds too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them. JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds too have the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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 device. The Beats Studio Buds too have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Beats Studio Buds also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
