Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
IP 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 of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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 value of 4 means 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, Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting 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 wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
An earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes 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) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices 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, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro driver unit is 13mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 5mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure 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 Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have 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.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 25 hours,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 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 for the first time.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave Buds's battery capacity is 47mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery power is 60mAh.
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 13mAh
The JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 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.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro 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 fine with your MacBook. 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.
JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize.
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can 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.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Wave Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.