Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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. Compared 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,
JBL Wave Buds has a lower liquid rating than Beoplay EX
The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Beoplay EX, at 12g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 3g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Beoplay EX and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. Beoplay EX too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both Beoplay EX, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
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. 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 usually 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
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, 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 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 takes 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 device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Wave Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beoplay EX too use 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 movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its 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 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).
Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices. JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. While the 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 background sounds.
JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.
JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If 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 time it takes to fully charge a device. Beoplay EX too 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without 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 device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beoplay EX also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Beoplay EX also have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Beoplay EX also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Beoplay EX also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
