IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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 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, 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,
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam by of 2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables 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 cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation 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.
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.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. JBL Wave Beam sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology 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. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies 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 an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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. The 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 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
. Each time you recharge your device, 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 vendor, and the JBL Wave Beam's case is said to have 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. 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 when they have been unused for extended periods. JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. 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 is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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
The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones. While 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 earbuds to filter out noise.
JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be 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, JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. 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'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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The JBL Wave Beam come with a special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
