Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds vs JBL Wave Buds
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| Feature |  Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |  JBL Wave Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 8,400 | KSh 8,000 |
| Drivers | 16 x 13mm drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Up to 32 hours |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP54, Water resistant |
| Weight | 10.1g per earbud | 9g per earpiece |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | JBL |
| Model | V40i | Wave Buds |
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.1g per earbud | 9g per earpiece |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Up to 32 hours |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours | Yes |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours from empty |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| App Support | Soundcore app | JBL Headphones app |
| Connector | — | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A — no audio cable |
Features
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar | True Wireless |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 16 x 13mm drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear situational awareness | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Microphones | 4 microphones with AI | 1 microphones |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets | Voice Aware |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 21 hours | Up to 24 hours total playback contribution |
| Case Charging | USB-C charging | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar | Standard charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | No |
| Case Weight | — | 34g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX2 |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch Control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP54, Water resistant |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable silicone ear tips | Ear tips included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | V40i earbuds | JBL Wave Buds earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A — not included |
| Documentation | Documentation | Warranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i) |
| Charging Cable | — | USB Type-C charging cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | — | 3 sizes of eartips |
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