Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance 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 the second value of 4 means 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, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
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 easier to move with.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 41.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JBL Wave Beam and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. The JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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.
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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 6 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1 hours
JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of JBL Wave Beam
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
While the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 noise from the earbuds' sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them. JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have voice prompts .i.e 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 pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
