Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 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 Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The 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 should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 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.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC 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. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates 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
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, 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 produce equal bass
The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, 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.
The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard 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 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
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 full charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 recommended to charge fully 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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 close proximity, 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. 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. While the 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. The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
