IP ratings refer to the rating 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 refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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 value 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, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Buds
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 Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 0.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Live Pro 2 and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The 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 device volume to outcompete background sounds.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JBL Wave Buds and JBL Live Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3mm
, 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. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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 Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2 hours
. Each 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 6 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 unused for extended periods. JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Wave Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The 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. JBL Live Pro 2 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 to connect via Bluetooth. JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
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 Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices. The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.
While the JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 calculation of its sensitivity.
It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize. JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency as a transducer.
JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
JBL Live Pro 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them. JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Pro 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
