JBL Wave Buds
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Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Wave Buds | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX7 |
weight | 9g | 141.75g | |
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 | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
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 | 4only |
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 | 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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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
In comparison to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, JBL Wave Buds 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 Buds has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -132.75g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Wave Buds and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and JBL Wave Buds work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both JBL Wave Buds, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
making both JBL Wave Buds, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds similar in how loud their sound gets
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies 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
Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Buds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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.
The 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Wave Buds's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a 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 Buds'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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
JBL Wave Buds 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 device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Wave Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Wave Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Wave Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 well 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 APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
The JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Wave Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The 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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The JBL Wave Buds 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 30 minutes.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Wave Buds too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Wave Buds also 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.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Wave Buds also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
JBL Wave Buds also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.