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Category | Features | JBL Wave Buds | BLX Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 9g | 44.5g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ |
driver unit size | 8mm | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 4.5hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 13.5hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
battery power | 47mAh | 40mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.1 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 2only |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 1only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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.
In comparison to the JBL Wave Buds, BLX Earbuds 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 consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
BLX Earbuds, at 44.5g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 35.5g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
BLX Earbuds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
BLX Earbuds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during 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 BLX Earbuds and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the device.
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 alters the signal on its way through.
BLX Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
BLX Earbuds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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.
The 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 have to charge the device less often.
BLX Earbuds's battery life is
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
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 a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
BLX Earbuds's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 10.5 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods.
BLX Earbuds takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours
JBL Wave Buds's battery power is 47mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
BLX Earbuds's battery power is 40mAh.
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 7mAh
JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
BLX Earbuds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
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.
BLX Earbuds has a Bluetooth version of 5.1,
older than that of JBL Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
BLX Earbuds 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.
While the BLX Earbuds microphones are 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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.
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
The BLX Earbuds have a multipoint of 1 connections, this 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 JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
BLX Earbuds too have a control panel on them.
The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
BLX Earbuds also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
BLX Earbuds too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.