Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Tws Review

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second 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 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. 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 The JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 4.2g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds . JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds . JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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, 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 Reflect Aero TWS also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.

ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JBL Wave Beam and JBL Reflect Aero TWS operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time. The JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

The JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, which means 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 measures if and how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble 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 Reflect Aero TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW.

The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The JBL Wave Beam's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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.

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 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. This is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Beam's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 It takes 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.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.5 hours JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support 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 enables data movement 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. The JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam 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 noise. JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds 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 be able to hear traffic.

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes.

JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can 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. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special case.

Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.