A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Soundpeats Mini Pro IPX5

JBL Wave Buds IP54

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of 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 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, Soundpeats Mini Pro have a rating of IPX5 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 Soundpeats Mini Pro

Weight

Soundpeats Mini Pro 9.94g

JBL Wave Buds 9g

JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Soundpeats Mini Pro, at 9.94g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 0.94g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Soundpeats Mini Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

Soundpeats Mini Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Mini Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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 Soundpeats Mini Pro also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

Soundpeats Mini Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise while preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Soundpeats Mini Pro 10mm

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the device.

Soundpeats Mini Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

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

Highest Frequency

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure 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.

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Battery Life

Soundpeats Mini Pro 7hours

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

The JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Soundpeats Mini Pro 14hours

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Soundpeats Mini Pro's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 10 hours

Charge Time

Soundpeats Mini Pro 1.5hours

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Soundpeats Mini Pro takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Soundpeats Mini Pro 45mAh

JBL Wave Buds 47mAh

JBL Wave Buds's battery power is 47mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery power is 45mAh. less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Soundpeats Mini Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Soundpeats Mini Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Soundpeats Mini Pro v5.2

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Soundpeats Mini Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Soundpeats Mini Pro 10meters

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

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

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

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 a similar 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Soundpeats Mini 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

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Audio Latency

Soundpeats Mini Pro 60ms

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Mini Pro have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Soundpeats Mini Pro 6only

JBL Wave Buds 2only

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

Soundpeats Mini 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 background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

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 sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

The Soundpeats Mini Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Soundpeats Mini Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Soundpeats Mini Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Soundpeats Mini Pro also have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Soundpeats Mini Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Soundpeats Mini Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Soundpeats Mini Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

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

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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