IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids 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 protection against liquids (water).
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 value 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, Sony LinkBuds S 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 because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference of 0.8g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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 Sony LinkBuds S and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Wave Beam and Sony LinkBuds S work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. The JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3mm
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply 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 device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Beam
SPL, is the pressure level 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.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Sony LinkBuds S'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 not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Beam's case has 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 having to recharge the case itself.
Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 10 hours
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 for the first time. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JBL Wave Beam support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. The Sony LinkBuds S too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Sony LinkBuds S too 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S also have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony LinkBuds S also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
