JBL Live Pro 2
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JBL Wave Buds
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Category | Features | JBL Live Pro 2 | JBL Wave Buds |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX5 | IP54 |
weight | 9.6g | 9g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 93dB/mW | 100dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | -38dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance 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 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 Wave Buds has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2
JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 0.6g 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 case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds . JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as 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 JBL Live Pro 2 and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both JBL Live Pro 2, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. 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, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.
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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble SPL, is the level of pressure 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. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard 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 for a single charge.
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. JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more 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 barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
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 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 in storage 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 connecting 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 provides 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 MacBook. If you intend 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 implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio 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 record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 calculation of its sensitivity.
It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up. The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency as a transducer.
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are 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 saving battery life. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them. JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device. The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Pro 2 too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's 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 device. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.
The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Pro 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.