Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. JBL Wave Beam

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK and JBL Wave Beam. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK vs. JBL Wave Beam Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK JBL Wave Beam
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15 cm -
Width 13.5 cm -
Depth 1.6 cm -
Weight 30 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour - Black | Beige | Blue
Protection - Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK JBL Wave Beam
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Beam have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave Beam.
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB 100 dB Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave Beam.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm PET - 8 mm 8 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware
MICROPHONE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK JBL Wave Beam
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK JBL Wave Beam
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call -
CABLE Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK JBL Wave Beam
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK JBL Wave Beam
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 7 hours 8 hours JBL Wave Beam lasts longer on a single charge than the Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 160 hours -
Charging Time - 2 hours
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK JBL Wave Beam
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK JBL Wave Beam
Connector Type Bluetooth -
OTHERS Philips UpBeat Metalix Pro SHB5950BK JBL Wave Beam
Included Accessories USB cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
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