Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 Studio Buds 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 for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference -3.9g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 0.2mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level 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 Studio Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100.5dB/mW.
How loud a device is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have 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 recharging the case itself. Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 8 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Beats Studio Buds 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 alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you 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. Beats Studio Buds 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
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 can provide 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 intend 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 Beats Studio Buds 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).
JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.
Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones result in 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 made to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Beats Studio Buds 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 amount 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 sound that the microphone can pick up. JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The Beats Studio Buds also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them. JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link 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 Beats Studio Buds have a 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 coming from another connected device. The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds too support the mute function.
It means that you are in position 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. The Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Studio Buds also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Beats Studio Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
