Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

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

Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Buds'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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

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

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 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 earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

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

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

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 voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

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