IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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, 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
JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 3g
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 cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of 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
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, 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. 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 have to charge the device less often. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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
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 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
JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Wave Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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. 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.
JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 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 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 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. 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. The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 noise.
JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.
JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 without missing notifications coming from another device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
