Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JBL Wave Buds has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds by of 3.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

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

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then 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) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20,000Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

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 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more 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 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Buds's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The 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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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 manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 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 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX2
	weight	9g	12.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	11hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	22hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	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	6only
	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	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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