Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
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 the second value of 4 means 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, 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,
JBL Wave Buds has a lower liquid rating than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 2g
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 major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) 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 as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JBL Wave Buds and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The 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 the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce 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 while at it.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, 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.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Every 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.
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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. 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 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 unused for extended periods. JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JBL Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. 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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend 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 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. 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).
The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The 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 voice that the microphone can pick up. JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, 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 to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
