A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

BLX Earbuds IPX4

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

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

BLX Earbuds 44.5g

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

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

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 .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX 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

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

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

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

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.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

BLX Earbuds ✗

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.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

BLX Earbuds 20Hz

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds 20000Hz

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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

BLX Earbuds ✗

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.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

BLX Earbuds 4.5hours

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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

BLX Earbuds 13.5hours

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

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

BLX Earbuds 1hours

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

Battery Power

JBL Wave Buds 47mAh

BLX Earbuds 40mAh

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

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.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

BLX Earbuds v5.1

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

BLX Earbuds 10meters

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

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

BLX Earbuds 2only

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.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

BLX Earbuds ✗

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.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

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.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds ✗

BLX Earbuds 1only

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.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX 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.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

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.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

BLX Earbuds ✓

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.

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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
MICROPHONE	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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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

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

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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