IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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, Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 1.8g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Jabra Evolve2 Buds operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down 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, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2mm
, many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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.
The JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, 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 full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3 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 extended periods. Jabra Evolve2 Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The JBL Wave Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 connecting via Bluetooth. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters,
longer than that of JBL Wave Buds by 10meters
JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 fine 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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).
The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. While the Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The amount 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 voice that the microphone can recognize.
JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them. The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. It's very 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 30 minutes. 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
