Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Buds'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 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 Buds, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds by of 1.6g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it.

In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.

The JBL Wave Buds and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. The JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3mm , a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds'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 Buds'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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds 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 manufacturer, and JBL Wave Buds's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery.

It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. The JBL Wave Buds 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.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JBL Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.

It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your MacBook.

If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

The JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps). JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.

Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.