A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds ip54

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating for solids indicates 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 value of 4 means 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 take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds's speakers deliver sound from separate 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 advanced technology 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. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing 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.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device 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. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

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 component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100db/mw

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.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

The 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 manufacturer, and JBL Wave Buds's case has a full charge of 24 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.

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

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

Battery Power

JBL Wave Buds 47mah

JBL Wave Buds's battery capacity is 47mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

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 can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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).

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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 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dbv/pa

The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure 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 to still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link 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.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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