Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value 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 value 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. 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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
are heavier 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 matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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 advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The JBL Wave Buds and JBL Live Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates 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
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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. The sound pressure level, a device is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The 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
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 highly adivsable to fully charge 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through 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. 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.
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
JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because 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 iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
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 means 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.
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. JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. 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 sound that the earbud microphone can recognize. While 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 channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
JBL Live Pro 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them. The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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.
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 coming from another connected device. 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 too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.
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 Live Pro 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
JBL Wave Buds come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
