Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say 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 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.

Compared to the JBL Wave Buds, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Buds

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must 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 an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

The JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1.2mm , 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

SPL, is the pressure level 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . Every 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Buds's case has a full 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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

It takes 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 unused for long periods.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your iPad. If you intend 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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).

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

While the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

The 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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 be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

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 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support 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 connected device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP57
	weight	9g	12g
	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	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	20hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	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	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	3Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex 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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included