Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Jlab Go Air Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

JLab Go Air IP44

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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, JLab Go Air have a rating of IP44 meaning that JLab Go Air has a lower dust resistance than JBL Wave Buds and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

JLab Go Air 10g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The JLab Go Air, at 10g weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

JLab Go Air also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

JLab Go Air's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JLab Go Air and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

JLab Go Air 8mm

JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound gets , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

JLab Go Air 20Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air 20,000Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

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.

JLab Go Air's sound pressure level measurement is 103dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

JLab Go Air 5hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JLab Go Air's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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 Wave Buds 24hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

This is given by the manufacturer, 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 many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JLab Go Air's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 9 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

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

JLab Go Air takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 0.5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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 status of your device and charging case.

JLab Go Air too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

JBL Wave Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

JLab Go Air v5

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.

JLab Go Air has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

JLab Go Air 10meters

JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JLab Go Air have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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 iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

JLab Go Air 2only

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

JLab Go Air microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

JLab Go Air -38dBV/Pa

The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness 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 pick up.

The JLab Go Air 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 Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

JLab Go Air ✗

The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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 JLab Go Air too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JLab Go Air 2Years

JLab Go Air have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

JLab Go Air too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The JBL Wave Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	JLab Go Air
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP44
	weight	9g	10g
	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	8mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	103dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	15hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	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	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✗
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Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Jlab Go Air 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 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