Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Raycon Fitness Earbuds | JBL Wave Beam |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IP54 |
weight | 141.75g | 8.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 100dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 12hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 44hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, JBL Wave Beam have a rating of IP54 meaning 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 that of liquids is that,
JBL Wave Beam has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
JBL Wave Beam, at 8.8g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -132.95g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Beam's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Wave Beam also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The JBL Wave Beam too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and JBL Wave Beam operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
making both JBL Wave Beam, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds similar in how loud their sound gets
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Beam
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Beam
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Beam's measurement is 100dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 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 have to charge the device less often.
JBL Wave Beam's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a full charge of 44 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Wave Beam's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 20 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
JBL Wave Beam takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1 hours
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
JBL Wave Beam too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Wave Beam too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Wave Beam has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Wave Beam have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
JBL Wave Beam microphones are 2,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Wave Beam too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Wave Beam also support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Wave Beam too have a control panel on them.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Wave Beam also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
JBL Wave Beam also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.