A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Beats Fit Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. 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).

Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating is read as, the first number 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 the second number 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, 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

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Beats Fit Pro 11.2g

JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 2.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Beats Fit Pro ✓

The Beats Fit Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Beats Fit Pro and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Beats Fit Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Beats Fit Pro, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Beats Fit Pro 9.5mm

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 produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of 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 , many people have a misconception 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Beats Fit Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

Beats Fit Pro ✗

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Beats Fit Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Beats Fit Pro 7hours

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Beats Fit Pro's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Beats Fit Pro 21hours

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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Beats Fit Pro ✗

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Battery Power

JBL Wave Buds 47mAh

Beats Fit Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds's battery power is 47mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-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.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Beats Fit Pro v5

The 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.

Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Beats Fit Pro 10meters

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

Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✗

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 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 well with your iPad. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Beats Fit Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Beats Fit Pro ✓

The Beats Fit Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Beats Fit Pro ✗

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 pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

Beats Fit Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

The Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

The Beats Fit Pro also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

The Beats Fit Pro also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Beats Fit Pro 1Years

The Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

The Beats Fit Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Beats Fit Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

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

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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