Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Google Pixel Buds Pro | JBL Wave Beam |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
weight | 12.4g | 8.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 75dB/mW | 100dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 11hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
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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IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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, Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro, at 12.4g are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 3.6g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance Google Pixel Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Google Pixel Buds Pro and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. The JBL Wave Beam sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Google Pixel Buds Pro, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The 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, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3mm , 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble The sound pressure level, 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 75dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3 hours . 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. This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Beam's case has a 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 hours It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Google Pixel Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1 hours The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The JBL Wave Beam support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Google Pixel Buds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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. Google Pixel Buds Pro 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones. Google Pixel Buds Pro microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. The Google Pixel Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. The Google Pixel Buds Pro too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro also have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.