Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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, Beats Fit Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 2.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as 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. Both Beats Fit Pro and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The JBL Wave Buds and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. The JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1.5mm
, a common assumption 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices 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 produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can 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. Beats Fit Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 101.3dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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. This is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case has a full charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 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 state of your device and charging case. Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The JBL Wave Buds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Fit Pro too have 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 allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of JBL Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Beats Fit Pro 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beats Fit Pro 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).
JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.
While the Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness 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. The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Beats Fit Pro 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, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature. The Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.
JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging.
It's very 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 30 minutes. The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 Beats Fit Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Beats Fit Pro also have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Beats Fit Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Fit Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
