Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. 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 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, 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
The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 1.8g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Jabra Evolve2 Buds operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
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 tells how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, 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.
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 usually 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 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 for the first time. Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 , 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. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
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 voice that the microphone can pick up.
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 be found in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too 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. 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.
For example, you can easily 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 support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify 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 bag without a cover can easily damage them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
