Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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 the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison 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 prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The 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 must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes 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) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time. JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by 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
, as many tend to believe 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 mean 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 recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies 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. The sound pressure level, a device is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not 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 more battery hours 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 requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
The JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The 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 use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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 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 a similar 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. 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.
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 enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice 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. JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound 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 but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The 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 have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.
The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling 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 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support 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 are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can 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. JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
