IP 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 of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison 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
The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 3.6g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. 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 taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 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 device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device. 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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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. 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 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 have shorter listening time. 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 multiple 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
It takes 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 in storage for long periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours
JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Wave Buds support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
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 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of JBL Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. 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
JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec 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 well with your iPhone. 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. 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).
JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.
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 background sounds. The JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. 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. The 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 acoustical energy to electrical energy.
JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.
JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly 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 is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device. The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
