Weight
- JBL Wave Buds
- 9 g per earbud
- JBL Vibe Beam
- 8.8 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
JBL Wave Buds vs JBL Vibe Beam
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Wave Buds
KSh 8,000In Stock | 02  JBL Vibe Beam
KSh 8,300In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Wave Buds is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (32 hours), has better water and dust protection (IP54) and is slimmer.
Battery life
- JBL Wave Buds
- Up to 32 hours per charge
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Up to 8 hours per charge
Two devices
- JBL Wave Buds
- Can stay connected to two devices
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Connects to one device at a time
Water resistance
- JBL Wave Buds
- IP54 water and dust resistance
- JBL Vibe Beam
- IPX2 water and dust resistance
Microphones
- JBL Wave Buds
- 1 microphones
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Built-in microphone
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Wave Buds
- Rated for up to 32 hours per charge (vs 8).
- IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX2).
- Multipoint connection.
- Slimmer: 15.8 mm thick (vs 21.86 mm).
- Lower price: KSh 8,000 (vs KSh 8,300).
- Can stay connected to two devices.
JBL Vibe Beam
- Yes.
- IPX2 water and dust resistance.
- Works with the JBL Headphones app.
- Weighs 8.8 g per earbud.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Wave Buds | JBL Vibe Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Ear tips included | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 9 g per earbud | 8.8 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 32 hours per charge; up to 24 hours with the case | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 24 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Connects to one device at a time |
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Neither has noise cancellation for listening. | |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IPX2 water and dust resistance |
| Microphones | 1 microphones | Built-in microphone |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use 8 mm drivers.
In summary
The JBL Wave Buds is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life and better water and dust protection.
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