A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank 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 represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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 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, Powerbeats 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

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 11.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 Powerbeats Pro and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both Powerbeats Pro, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

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

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Powerbeats Pro can produce a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Buds

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure 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.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

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

Powerbeats 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 barely 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

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a 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.

Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

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.

Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1.3 hours

Battery Power

JBL Wave Buds 47mAh

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds's battery capacity is 47mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Powerbeats Pro 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

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

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

Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 can provide 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 fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Powerbeats Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

While the Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The 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 microphone can pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Also the Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The 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. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Powerbeats Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Powerbeats Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	0.7hours
	battery power	47mAh	✗
	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	✗
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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

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

Battery Power

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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