A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Energy Sistem Sport 5 IPX4

JBL Wave Buds IP54

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids 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 (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, Energy Sistem Sport 5 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

Energy Sistem Sport 5 18g

JBL Wave Buds 9g

JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Energy Sistem Sport 5, at 18g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds by of 9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting 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 difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

Energy Sistem Sport 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Energy Sistem Sport 5 and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both Energy Sistem Sport 5, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Energy Sistem Sport 5 14mm

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 driver unit is 14mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 6mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Energy Sistem Sport 5 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Energy Sistem Sport 5 20000Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✗

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure 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.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 have neodymium magnets, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Energy Sistem Sport 5 5hours

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Energy Sistem Sport 5 20hours

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the 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 multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 hours

Charge Time

Energy Sistem Sport 5 1.5hours

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Energy Sistem Sport 5 40mAh

JBL Wave Buds 47mAh

JBL Wave Buds's battery capacity is 47mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's battery power is 40mAh. less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 7mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Energy Sistem Sport 5 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Energy Sistem Sport 5 v5

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

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.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Energy Sistem Sport 5 10meters

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

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 well with your iPad. If you are planning 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 Energy Sistem Sport 5 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.

Has Ldac

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Has Aptx Low Latency

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Energy Sistem Sport 5 2only

JBL Wave Buds 2only

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

While the Energy Sistem Sport 5 microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

Energy Sistem Sport 5 -42dBV/Pa

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency as a transducer.

Highest Mic Frequency

Energy Sistem Sport 5 10000Hz

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Energy Sistem Sport 5 100Hz

JBL Wave Buds ✗

The Energy Sistem Sport 5's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 too 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.

Has A Mute Function

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Energy Sistem Sport 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	18g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	14mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
	has a neodymium magnet	✗	✓
POWER	battery life	8hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	20hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	battery power	47mAh	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
	has aptx low latency	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	-42dBV/Pa
	highest mic frequency	✗	10000Hz
	lowest mic frequency	✗	100Hz
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Has A Neodymium Magnet

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

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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