IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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. 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 easier to carry.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds by 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 cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during 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 uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using technology 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 device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply 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 device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce 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 longer battery life, 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 not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case 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 multiple 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 requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long 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 earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JBL Wave Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being 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 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).
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 enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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 voice that the microphone can pick up.
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, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds 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. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds have a 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 device to help you find them. JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. 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 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support 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 coming from another device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a control panel on them.
The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
The 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 Evolve2 Buds too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
