IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means 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 the second number of 4 means 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, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Buds
The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 1.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Jabra Elite 7 Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2mm
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours
. 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 manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
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 in storage for long periods. 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JBL Wave Buds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work well with your MacBook.
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 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.
While the Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 6
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness 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 noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.
JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link 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 JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
