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

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, 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 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 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 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

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 1.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Wave Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing 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 ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

JBL Wave Buds 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 produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

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 , many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high recognizable 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 generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

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.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

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 . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, 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 several 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

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 1hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Wave Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

JBL Wave Buds 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.

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	10.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included