Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
The JBL Wave Beam are true wireless earbuds designed for everyday use, offering deep bass sound, a comfortable and secure fit, long battery life, water and dust resistance, ambient awareness, and Bluetooth 5.0. Priced more affordable compared to high-end earbuds but don't come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology.
JBL Wave Beam's ergonomic stick-closed design conforms well to ears providing a comfortable fit, the Ambient Aware and TalkThru modes also allow you to stay aware of your surroundings and also have a conversation without the need to remove the earbuds first.
IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Beam'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.
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Beam's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes 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 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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.
JBL Wave Beam'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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Beam's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
The JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.