Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Powerbeats Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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 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, 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

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

The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 11.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Powerbeats Pro also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Powerbeats Pro, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate 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 an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, 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.

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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 for a single charge. 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 chargings.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, 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

This is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage 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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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

The 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 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 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.

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 ✗

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

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

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

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds have 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 magnitude 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 earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 a device.

The Powerbeats Pro too support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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 ✓

With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Powerbeats Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The 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 ✓

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

Powerbeats Pro too have a case included, which offers 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	20,000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	0.7hours
	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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Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Powerbeats Pro Review In Detail

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

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