Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, 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 (sweat).
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 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. Compared 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,
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Buds
The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
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 must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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.
Both Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JBL Wave Buds and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate 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 taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and 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 multiple times before recharging 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 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 extended periods. The JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Galaxy Buds 2 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. JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support 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 range, 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 used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 well 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 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).
JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. While the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The 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 size 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 recognize.
JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The JBL Wave Buds support 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.
The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have this function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a control panel on them.
JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
The JBL Wave Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
