Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 IP55

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2'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 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

In comparison to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, JBL Wave Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, JBL Wave Buds has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9.8g

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

JBL Wave Buds, at 9g weigh less than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by -0.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are resistant to sweat

JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

ANC uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The JBL Wave Buds too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 11mm

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device.

JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 3mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10Hz

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Buds

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 40,000Hz

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 97dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

JBL Wave Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9hours

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 30hours

This is given by the vendor, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case is said to have a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 6 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 1hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Wave Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Wave Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 v5.2

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.

JBL Wave Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10meters

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

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

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 JBL Wave Buds 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 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 6only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2, less than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Wave Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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 microphone can recognize.

While the JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency on how well it converts sounds to electrical energy.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The JBL Wave Buds 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 still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

The JBL Wave Buds too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the JBL Wave Buds 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 2only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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.

The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Wave Buds also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

JBL Wave Buds too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The JBL Wave Buds too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Wave Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	OnePlus Buds Pro 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP55
	weight	9g	9.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	97dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	30hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	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	-38dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

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