Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

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

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.

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

The 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, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and 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.

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The 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 status of your earbuds and charging case.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

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 can provide better results than other codecs at a similar 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 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 voice that the microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

The 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. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.