Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds vs JBL Wave Beam
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| Feature |  Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds |  JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 8,400 | KSh 9,000 |
| Drivers | 16 x 13mm drivers | 8mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours total with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP54 earbuds; IPX2 charging case |
| Weight | 10.1g per earbud | 4.4g per earbud (8.8g combined) |
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General
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | JBL |
| Model | V40i | Wave Beam |
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Type | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black Blue white Beige, Black Blue white Beige |
Design
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10.1g per earbud | 4.4g per earbud (8.8g combined) |
| Dimensions | — | 23.5 x 21.86 x 30.99mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 21 hours with charging case | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours total with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Charging Time | — | Less than 2 hours from empty |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Multipoint Connection | 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 Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Four-position adjustable ear hooks; lid-free magnetic charging case with light bar | Hands-free stereo calls; secure closed-stick design |
Audio
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 16 x 13mm drivers | 8mm dynamic drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Open-ear situational awareness | Ambient Aware; TalkThru |
| Microphones | 4 microphones with AI | Built-in microphones; -38dBV/Pa at 1kHz sensitivity |
| Audio Features | BassUp; 22 EQ presets | JBL Deep Bass Sound; VoiceAware |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
Charging Case
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Extends total playtime to 21 hours | Up to 24 additional hours; up to 32 hours total with earbuds |
| 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 | 530mAh lithium-ion polymer charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | No |
| Case Dimensions | — | 47.82 x 64.25 x 25.79mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | — | 39.5g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX2 |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP55 | IP54 earbuds; IPX2 charging case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Replaceable silicone ear tips | Three sizes of ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Earbuds | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | V40i earbuds | JBL Wave Beam earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - not included |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet; Warranty / Warning |
| Charging Cable | — | USB Type-C charging cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | — | Three sizes of ear tips |
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