Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating is read as, the first value 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 the second number of 4 means 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 2 Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have ANC 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 noise. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without 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. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. 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 makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Buds's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 6 hours
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 for the first time. JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JBL Wave Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The 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 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JBL Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec that is 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.
Since its 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 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 2 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).
The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. While the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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. JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. 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 microphone can pick up. JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them. The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a control panel on them. The JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The JBL Wave Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
