Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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. 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 prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam by of 0.8g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds . JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Beam's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise.

ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. The JBL Wave Beam sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates 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 , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony LinkBuds S produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Beam 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 listening time.

The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Beam's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 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 notifies 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, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, 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 in a single cable.

Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.

Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can 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 while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature. Sony LinkBuds S also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to find them.

The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging.

This kind is 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. JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sony LinkBuds S also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S also have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Sony LinkBuds S also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag 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.