Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust 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, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

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.

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and 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 having to recharge the case itself.

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 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 extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

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

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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 well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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