IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP54, the Momentum True Wireless 4'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 the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Momentum True Wireless 4, JBL Wave Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
weigh less than the Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference -3.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Momentum True Wireless 4 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 Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. JBL Wave Buds too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 and JBL Wave Buds work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The Momentum True Wireless 4 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Wave Buds, and Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device. JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1mm
, many people have a misconception 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound. Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, 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. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Momentum True Wireless 4 make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Buds
Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Momentum True Wireless 4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Momentum True Wireless 4's measurement is 107dB/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.
How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. Momentum True Wireless 4's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Wave Buds's battery life is
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours
. Each 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 have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Momentum True Wireless 4's case is said to have a charge of 22.5 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours
The Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Momentum True Wireless 4 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Wave Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Wave Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Momentum True Wireless 4
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Wave Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
Momentum True Wireless 4 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Momentum True Wireless 4 will work fine with your iPad.
If you are planning 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.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices. Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
The JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2,
less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The Momentum True Wireless 4's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to 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 while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 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 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device. The Momentum True Wireless 4 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 can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
JBL Wave Buds too have a control panel on them. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a warranty period of 2 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. Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Wave Buds too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Momentum True Wireless 4 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Wave Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
