Jabra Elite 7 Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JBL Wave Beam
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | JBL Wave Beam |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IP54 |
weight | 10.8g | 8.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 100dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 24hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 8,000Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Beam's rating is read as, the first value 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 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, 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 consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 2g
True wireless devices have no wires 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 since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate 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 makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Wave Beam and Jabra Elite 7 Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down 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 the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate 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 device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices 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.
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 requires fewer chargings.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1 hours
. Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Beam's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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 recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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.
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.
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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 6
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.
The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 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 have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's 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 device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.