IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents 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 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 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 consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, 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 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 as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC 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. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate 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 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 have to charge the device less often. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. 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 shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds 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 having a low battery. The 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 support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since 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 fine with your iPad. If you intend 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. 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).
The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The 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 calculation 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 sound to still be heard even when wearing them
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, say 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 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. If misplaced 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. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them. 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. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without 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. The 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 have this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's 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 earbuds. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 an issue with the connection. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
