Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Beam's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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. In comparison to the JBL Wave Beam, Sony WF 1000XM4 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 consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference -1.7g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "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 need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. 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 corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 2mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony WF 1000XM4 can 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. Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the 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 multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 8 hours
It requires 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 WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.5 hours
The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell 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 WF 1000XM4 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 transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF 1000XM4 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 WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say 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 have a find earbuds feature.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm 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 time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support this function.
It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
