Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids 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 (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, 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
The JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are heavier 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 linking the two earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 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, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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. Both Sony LinkBuds S and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds while preventing 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 tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC 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 makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.
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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates 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
The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony LinkBuds S generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Beam
The sound pressure level, 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. 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 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 is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long 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.
The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
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 device to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. The Sony LinkBuds S also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
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 a device. The Sony LinkBuds S 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 just thirty minutes. The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony LinkBuds S too support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
