Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Beam IP54

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number 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 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.

Compared to the JBL Wave Beam, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JBL Wave Beam has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2

Weight

JBL Wave Beam 8.8g

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

The 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 carry.

JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

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 JBL Live Free 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The 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 overcome background sounds.

The JBL Live Free 2 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Beam 8mm

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

The JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.

JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Beam 20Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Beam 20,000Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20,000Hz

The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Beam 100dB/mW

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

SPL, 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.

JBL Live Free 2's sound pressure level measurement is 102dB/mW. How loud something is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Beam 8hours

JBL Live Free 2 7hours

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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Live Free 2's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Beam 24hours

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Beam's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Beam 2hours

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

It takes 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 in storage for extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Beam support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JBL Live Free 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Beam v5.2

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

The JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Live Free 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Beam 10meters

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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