Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 the second number of 4 means 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, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Wave Beam has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 2g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during 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.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -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, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JBL Wave Beam and Jabra Elite 7 Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively 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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 2mm
, a common assumption 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce 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 makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1 hours
. Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Beam's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JBL Wave Beam support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 6
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling 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 when wearing the earbuds
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support this function.
It means that you can 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 functions are supported on the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
