Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Powerbeats Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Beam IP54

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

IP ratings is the rating 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 resistance against liquids (water).

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 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, Powerbeats Pro 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

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

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

The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 11.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Beam ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance

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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Wave Beam ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Beam's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Powerbeats Pro and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both Powerbeats Pro, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Beam 8mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4mm , 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Beam 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

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

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Powerbeats Pro produce a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Beam

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Beam 20,000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Beam 100dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, 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.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Beam 8hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Beam 24hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam

Charge Time

JBL Wave Beam 2hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1.3 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Powerbeats Pro v5

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.

Powerbeats Pro 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

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

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

Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam

Has Aac

JBL Wave Beam ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Beam 2only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.

While the Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

The Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Powerbeats Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Beam	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	8.8g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	0.7hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Powerbeats Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included