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

IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Buds'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 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 The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds by of 1.6g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies 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 producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines 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 , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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 before recharge. 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. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2 hours . 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Buds's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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 in storage for long 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery.

The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Wave Buds support 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 allows 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. The 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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). The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

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 earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling microphone.

This is useful in noisy areas. The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity.

It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize. The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When lost in a room, or can't be found 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 device to help you 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 charge the earbuds.

Also the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without 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 is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.

The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts.

Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch.

Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.