Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Review

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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 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 have a rating of IP68 meaning that JBL Reflect Aero has a higher dust resistance than JBL Wave Beam and that of liquids is that, JBL Wave Beam has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The JBL Reflect Aero, at 13g are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 4.2g 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 don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds . JBL Reflect Aero also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance JBL Reflect Aero's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Reflect Aero and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. JBL Reflect Aero too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce 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 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 , many people have a misconception 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

JBL Reflect Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can 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.

JBL Reflect Aero's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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. JBL Reflect Aero'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 barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and 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 several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Reflect Aero'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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JBL Reflect Aero 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 shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

JBL Reflect Aero too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JBL Wave Beam support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Reflect Aero too use USB TYPE-C.

This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Reflect Aero 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 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones. While the JBL Reflect Aero microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Reflect Aero too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them The JBL Reflect Aero support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.

Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills 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 support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero too have this function.

It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Reflect Aero also have a control panel on them.

The JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Reflect Aero also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.