IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating is read as, the first value 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 of liquids 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, Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Beoplay EX, at 12g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 3g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Beoplay EX, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively 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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, 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.
The 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. Beoplay EX's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 0.5 hours
The JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The JBL Wave Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beoplay EX too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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.
Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work well with your iPhone.
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 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.
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).
Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices. The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.
While the Beoplay EX microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 calculation of its sensitivity.
It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize. The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
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 the earbuds. Beoplay EX too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. 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.
Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The 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 from another connected device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beoplay EX too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can 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.
Beoplay EX also have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Beoplay EX too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Beoplay EX too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
