Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

JBL Wave Beam IP54

IP ratings is the rating 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).

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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 Plus

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

JBL Wave Beam 8.8g

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 3.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL Wave Beam ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

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

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL Wave Beam 8mm

The JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 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 earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

JBL Wave Beam 20Hz

JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Beam 20,000Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL Wave Beam 100dB/mW

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.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

JBL Wave Beam 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

JBL Wave Beam 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Beam's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 2 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

JBL Wave Beam 2hours

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

JBL Wave Beam v5.2

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Wave Beam . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

JBL Wave Beam 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support AAC, a codec 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

JBL Wave Beam 2only

JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JBL Wave Beam ✓

The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

The 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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

JBL Wave Beam ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus	JBL Wave Beam
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IP54
	weight	12.6g	8.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	✗	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	100dB/mW
POWER	battery life	11hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	22hours	24hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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