IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to 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 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, JLab Go Air have a rating of IP44 meaning that
JBL Wave Beam has a higher dust resistance than JLab Go Air
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JLab Go Air, at 10g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 1.2g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. JLab Go Air also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
JLab Go Air'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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JLab Go Air also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 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 earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.
JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get
, 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 produce better quality sound. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. JLab Go Air'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.
JLab Go Air's sound pressure level measurement is 103dB/mW. The sound pressure level, 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. The 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 requires fewer chargings. JLab Go Air's battery life is
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3 hours
. Each 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.
This is given by the vendor, and the 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. JLab Go Air's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 9 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JLab Go Air takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.5 hours
The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JLab Go Air too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JBL Wave Beam have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. 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.
JLab Go Air has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of JBL Wave Beam
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JLab Go Air have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
JLab Go Air microphones are 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
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. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The JLab Go Air too have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The JLab Go Air also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. JBL Wave Beam come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
