IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to 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. Compared to the JBL Wave Beam, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a rating of IPX2 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Wave Beam has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
The JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, at 11.2g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 2.4g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting 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 wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Beam's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes.
The JBL Wave Beam and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
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 the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
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 recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, 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.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery life is
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 2 hours
. Each 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 9 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live takes 0.6 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1.4 hours
The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a Bluetooth version of 5,
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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also support the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
