IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 3.5g
True wireless devices have no cables 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 distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that they limit 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. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1.3mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2 hours
. Every 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. This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Buds's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 6 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 unused for long periods. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
The JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JBL Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 fine with your MacBook.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.
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).
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices. The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 6
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size 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. The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 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.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes.
JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 coming from another connected device.
JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have 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's voice.
With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
