JBL Wave Buds
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Beats Studio Buds
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Category | Features | JBL Wave Buds | Beats Studio Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 9g | 5.1g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8mm | 8.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | 100.5dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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
The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g weigh less than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference -3.9g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds . JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc 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.
The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -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 have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Beats Studio Buds operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both Beats Studio Buds, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device. 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 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 generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. 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 shows how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce 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. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by different 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 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. Beats Studio Buds's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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 requires 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 unused 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 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 Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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.
Beats Studio Buds 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. Beats Studio Buds 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. Because 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 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 record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Beats Studio Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.
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 Studio Buds 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 would still want to be able to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The Beats Studio Buds also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them. The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes. JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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 Studio Buds 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 from another connected device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds also support this function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. 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 too have a control panel on them.
The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Beats Studio Buds also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Beats Studio Buds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.