Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

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 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

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

JBL Wave Buds 9g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Live Pro 2 and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Wave Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Live Pro 2, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

The JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of 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 , a common assumption 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 mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

SPL, 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.

JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud something is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

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 usually 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 device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JBL Live Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, a 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.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

The 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

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec that is 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 fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

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).

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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

JBL Wave Buds 2only

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

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 noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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 sound that the microphone can recognize.

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.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device 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 improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

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. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

JBL Wave Buds 2only

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 switch calls from one device to another without 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 and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The JBL Live Pro 2 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

With 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.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

JBL Wave Buds ✗

The JBL Live Pro 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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support 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 .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Pro 2	JBL Wave Buds
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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Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included