Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Beats Fit Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Beats Fit Pro IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value 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.

In comparison 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 best because lighter devices are easier 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 wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Beats Fit Pro ✓

The Beats Fit Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually 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 are resistant to sweat

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

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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 Beats Fit Pro and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Beats Fit Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both Beats Fit Pro, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down 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. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Beats Fit Pro 20Hz

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.

Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Beats Fit Pro 20,000Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Beats Fit Pro 101.3dB/mW

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.

Beats Fit Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 101.3dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Beats Fit Pro 7hours

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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 . 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Beats Fit Pro 21hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 1hours

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.

Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Beats Fit Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

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 allows 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 to connect 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 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Beats Fit Pro 6only

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

Beats Fit Pro 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.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Beats Fit Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The Beats Fit Pro 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 jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

The 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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Beats Fit Pro 2only

JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Beats Fit Pro 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 without missing notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

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 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Beats Fit Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing 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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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Beats Fit Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	11.2g
	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	8mm	9.5mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	101.3dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	21hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Beats Fit Pro Review In Detail

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included