Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection 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 prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
weigh less than the JBL Wave Beam by -3.7g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
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, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Beam's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to 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) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. The JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The 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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by 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
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
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.
How loud something is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting 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 usually 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
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not 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 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 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 recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
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 alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The JBL Wave Beam have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 laptops, phones, and tablets.
JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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. The JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance to connect 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 result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds 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 so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
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 your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. Beats Studio Buds also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds 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 30 minutes. JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Studio Buds too support this function. It means that you can 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 features are supported on the device.
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.
Beats Studio Buds too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Beats Studio Buds also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
