A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

JBL Endurance Peak IPX7

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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.

Compared to the JBL Wave Buds, JBL Endurance Peak have a rating of IPX7 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JBL Wave Buds has a lower liquid rating than JBL Endurance Peak

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

JBL Endurance Peak 30g

JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The JBL Endurance Peak, at 30g weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 21g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

JBL Endurance Peak also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

JBL Endurance Peak's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

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.

The JBL Endurance Peak also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Endurance Peak have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

JBL Endurance Peak 10mm

The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device.

JBL Endurance Peak driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making them have a larger 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 16Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, this means that JBL Endurance Peak make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Buds

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 22000Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22000Hz, this implies that JBL Endurance Peak produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

JBL Endurance Peak 4hours

The JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Endurance Peak's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

JBL Endurance Peak 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Endurance Peak's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

JBL Endurance Peak 2hours

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.

JBL Endurance Peak takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Battery Power

JBL Wave Buds 47mAh

JBL Endurance Peak 75mAh

JBL Wave Buds's battery capacity is 47mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

JBL Endurance Peak's battery power is 75mAh. more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 28mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case.

JBL Endurance Peak too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

JBL Wave Buds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak v4.2

The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Endurance Peak has a Bluetooth version of 4.2, older than that of JBL Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 10meters

JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Endurance Peak have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

JBL Endurance Peak 1only

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

The JBL Endurance Peak microphones are 1, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The 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 sound that the microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

JBL Endurance Peak also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 1Years

The JBL Endurance Peak have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Endurance Peak too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Endurance Peak too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	JBL Endurance Peak
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX7
	weight	9g	30g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	8mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	16Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	22000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	4hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	battery power	47mAh	75mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v4.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	1only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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