A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

JBL Endurance Peak 2 IPX7

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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 2 have a rating of IPX7 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JBL Endurance Peak 2 has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Buds

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

JBL Endurance Peak 2 26g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

JBL Endurance Peak 2, at 26g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds by of 17g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds 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 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

JBL Endurance Peak 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

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 JBL Endurance Peak 2 and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both JBL Endurance Peak 2, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10mm

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 produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20000Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

JBL Endurance Peak 2 93dB/mW

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.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

JBL Endurance Peak 2 6hours

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, 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.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 2 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Buds's case has 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.

JBL Endurance Peak 2'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 2 2hours

It requires 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 in storage for extended periods.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 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 2 60mAh

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

JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery power is 60mAh. more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 13mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

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

JBL Endurance Peak 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

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

JBL Endurance Peak 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak 2 v5

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

JBL Endurance Peak 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10meters

JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

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 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 iPhone. If you intend 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 JBL Endurance Peak 2 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2only

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

JBL Endurance Peak 2 -38dBV/Pa

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 pick up.

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency as a transducer.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

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

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 1Years

JBL Endurance Peak 2 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 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	JBL Endurance Peak 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX7
	weight	9g	26g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	93dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	battery power	47mAh	60mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	-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

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

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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