Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Jlab Go Air Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Beam IP54

JLab Go Air IP44

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance 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.

Compared 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

Weight

JBL Wave Beam 8.8g

JLab Go Air 10g

The JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The JLab Go Air, at 10g are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam by of 1.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

JLab Go Air also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat

JLab Go Air's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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.

Both JLab Go Air and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

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

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Beam 8mm

JLab Go Air 8mm

JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, making both JLab Go Air, and JBL Wave Beam similar in how loud their sound gets , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Beam 20Hz

JLab Go Air 20Hz

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

JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Beam 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air 20,000Hz

The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Beam 100dB/mW

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

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. How loud something is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Beam 8hours

JLab Go Air 5hours

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 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 . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Beam 24hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Beam's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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

Charge Time

JBL Wave Beam 2hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

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 when they have been in storage for long periods.

JLab Go Air 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 Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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

JLab Go Air too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Beam v5.2

JLab Go Air v5

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.

JLab Go Air has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Wave Beam . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Beam 10meters

JLab Go Air 10meters

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

JLab Go Air also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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