A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro IPX7

JBL Wave Buds IP54

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JBL Wave Buds has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 12.6g

JBL Wave Buds 9g

JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 3.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

Samsung Galaxy Buds 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1meters

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be damaged. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for swimming.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "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 need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 11mm

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3mm , a common assumption 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 imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20000Hz

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 8hours

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

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 Pro's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20hours

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the 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 several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1hours

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

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.

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

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 61mAh

JBL Wave Buds 47mAh

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery power is 61mAh. more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 14mAh

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro v5

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 10meters

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

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

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

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 6only

JBL Wave Buds 2only

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro -26dBV/Pa

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency on how well it converts sounds to electrical energy.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2only

JBL Wave Buds 2only

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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2Years

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro	JBL Wave Buds
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IP54
	weight	12.6g	9g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	1meters	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	100dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	24hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	battery power	61mAh	47mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-26dBV/Pa	-38dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	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

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

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 Wireless Charging

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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