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 rank of protection offered 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 (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 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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds by of 11.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate 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 good 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 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 ✗

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC 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, therefor producing 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 , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, 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

The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that Powerbeats Pro make sound with 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 measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, 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.

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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 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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 extended 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 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device 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 determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds support 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 close proximity, 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 to connect 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 iPad. If you intend 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 ✗

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 result in better sound quality and enable 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 reduce 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 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 voice that the microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound 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 earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

If 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 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only 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, this 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.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the option 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 access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Powerbeats Pro too have a travel bag 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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