Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Wave Beam | JLab Go Air Pop |
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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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that 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. In comparison 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
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The JLab Go Air Pop, at 7.4g are lighter than the JBL Wave Beam by -1.4g 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 matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. JLab Go Air Pop also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds . 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 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 Pop also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both JLab Go Air Pop, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The 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, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds. JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate 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. JLab Go Air Pop's sound pressure level measurement is 103dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
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 listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Beam's case has a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
JLab Go Air Pop takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.2 hours JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. JLab Go Air Pop too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
JBL Wave Beam support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JLab Go Air Pop too support 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 transfers 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. The 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 The 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 background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The JLab Go Air Pop too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JLab Go Air Pop too have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The JLab Go Air Pop too have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. JLab Go Air Pop too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. JBL Wave Beam come with a special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. JLab Go Air Pop also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.