Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Tws Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Reflect Aero TWS IP68

JBL Wave Beam IP54

IP ratings is the rating 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 represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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.

In comparison to the JBL Wave Beam, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that JBL Wave Beam has a lower dust resistance than JBL Reflect Aero TWS and that of liquids is that, JBL Wave Beam has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS

Weight

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 13g

JBL Wave Beam 8.8g

JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 4.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

The JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6.8mm

JBL Wave Beam 8mm

JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1.2mm , 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20Hz

JBL Wave Beam 20Hz

JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Beam 20,000Hz

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 99dB/mW

JBL Wave Beam 100dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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 Reflect Aero TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW. How loud something is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 8hours

JBL Wave Beam 8hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 16hours

JBL Wave Beam 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Beam's case is said to have a full 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.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 8 hours

Charge Time

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 1.5hours

JBL Wave Beam 2hours

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 for the first time.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Reflect Aero TWS v5.2

JBL Wave Beam v5.2

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.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 Reflect Aero TWS 10meters

JBL Wave Beam 10meters

The JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6only

JBL Wave Beam 2only

The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

JBL Wave Beam ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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