Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Jlab Go Air Pop Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Beam IP54

JLab Go Air Pop IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that 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.

Compared to the JBL Wave Beam, JLab Go Air Pop have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

JBL Wave Beam 8.8g

JLab Go Air Pop 7.4g

JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The JLab Go Air Pop, at 7.4g weigh less than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference -1.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

True wireless devices 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

JLab Go Air Pop also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance

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

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JLab Go Air Pop and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Beam have ANC 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 overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Beam 8mm

JLab Go Air Pop 6mm

JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 2mm , a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Beam 20Hz

JLab Go Air Pop 20Hz

The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Beam 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air Pop 20,000Hz

The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Beam 100dB/mW

JLab Go Air Pop 103dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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 Pop's sound pressure level measurement is 103dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by separate 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 Pop 8hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JLab Go Air Pop'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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Beam 24hours

JLab Go Air Pop 24hours

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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

JLab Go Air Pop's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam

Charge Time

JBL Wave Beam 2hours

JLab Go Air Pop 2.2hours

It requires 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.

JLab Go Air Pop takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.2 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

JLab Go Air Pop too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

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

JLab Go Air Pop too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Beam v5.2

JLab Go Air Pop v5.1

The JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JLab Go Air Pop has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of JBL Wave Beam . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Beam 10meters

JLab Go Air Pop 10meters

JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JLab Go Air Pop have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam

Has Aac

JBL Wave Beam ✗

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JLab Go Air Pop support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Go Air Pop will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Beam 2only

JLab Go Air Pop 2only

JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.

While the JLab Go Air Pop microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Beam ✗

JLab Go Air Pop -42dBV/Pa

The JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the JLab Go Air Pop too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JLab Go Air Pop also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The JLab Go Air Pop also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Beam ✗

JLab Go Air Pop 2Years

JLab Go Air Pop have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

The JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JLab Go Air Pop also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JLab Go Air Pop ✓

JBL Wave Beam come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

JLab Go Air Pop also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Beam	JLab Go Air Pop
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	8.8g	7.4g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	103dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	2.2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	✗	-42dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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