Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review

IP ratings refer to 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 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 of liquids 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, 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 prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam by 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 don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony LinkBuds S and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.

Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation allowing 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 noise. The Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.

Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. JBL Wave Beam sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony LinkBuds S can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Beam The sound pressure level, 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. 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. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

This is given by the manufacturer, and 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 several times before recharging 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too support USB TYPE-C.

This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The 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. Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance connecting 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. While the Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.

Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 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 too support this function.

The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Sony LinkBuds S too 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. Sony LinkBuds S also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony LinkBuds S too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.