Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values 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.

In comparison 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, JBL Wave Buds has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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 case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

Samsung 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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of 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 , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high audible 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

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

The battery life of the charging case 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 many 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

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

It takes 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.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

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.

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your iPhone. 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 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

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 result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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 voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

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, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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

Samsung 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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option 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 can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX7
	weight	9g	11g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	25dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	18hours
	charge time	2hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

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

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included