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JBL Wave Buds vs UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL Wave Buds

JBL Wave Buds

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 9 g per earbud.
  • Up to 32 hours per charge.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
KSh 8,000In Stock
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UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211

UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • 10 minutes charging provides up to 2 hours playback.
KSh 7,100In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211 offers up to 30 hours with the charging case and has better water and dust protection (IPX5) and active noise cancellation, while the JBL Wave Buds lasts longer per charge (32 hours) and has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Noise cancellation

JBL Wave Buds
No noise cancellation
UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Noise cancellation

Battery life

JBL Wave Buds
Up to 24 hours with the case
UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Up to 30 hours with the case

Fit

JBL Wave Buds
Ear tips included
UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Connections

JBL Wave Buds
Bluetooth 5.2
UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Bluetooth wireless

Water resistance

JBL Wave Buds
IP54 water and dust resistance
UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
IPX5 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Wave Buds

  • Rated for up to 32 hours per charge (vs 6).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211

  • IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Rated for up to 30 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
  • Larger drivers: 10 mm (vs 8 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 7,100 (vs KSh 8,000).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.

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PriorityJBL Wave BudsUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
FitEar tips includedTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Battery lifeUp to 32 hours per charge; up to 24 hours with the caseUp to 30 hours with the case
Noise cancellationNo noise cancellation for listeningNoise cancellation for listening
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth wireless
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistance
ChargingYes10 minutes charging provides up to 2 hours playback

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BudsUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
BrandJBLUGREEN
ModelWave BudsEchoBuds Magic / WS211
Announced2022—
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BudsUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Weight9g per earpiece—
Dimensions21.5 × 20.4 × 15.8 mm per earbud—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BudsUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Battery LifeUp to 32 hoursUp to 6 hours per charge; up to 30 hours with case
Charging Time2 hours from emptyEarbuds: approximately 1.5 hours; case: approximately 2 hours
Fast ChargingYes10 minutes charging provides up to 2 hours playback
Charging PortUSB-C—
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BudsUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth wireless
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2—
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportJBL Headphones app—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BudsUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Special FeaturesTrue Wireless—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BudsUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Drivers8 mm dynamic drivers10 mm composite biological diaphragm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz—
Impedance16Ω40 ohms
Active Noise CancellationNoYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThru—
Spatial AudioNo—
Microphones1 microphones2 MEMS microphones per earbud
Audio FeaturesVoice AwareHi-Res certified; up to 48kHz/24-bit supported
Audio Codecs—LDAC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BudsUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Case TypeCharging caseTouchscreen charging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 hours total playback contributionIncluded in30-hour combined rating
Case ChargingUSB-CApproximately 2 hours
Case Charging PortUSB-C—
Case Wireless ChargingNo—
Case Dimensions68.9 × 37 × 26.7 mm—
Case Weight34g—
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIPX2—
Case FeaturesStandard charging caseCustomizable colour display; playback and volume control; wallpaper; remote photo/video functions

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BudsUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
ControlsTouch Control—
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54, Water resistantIPX5 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips included—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave BudsUGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Wave Buds earbudsEchoBuds Magic earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseTouchscreen charging case
Charging CableUSB Type-C charging cable—
Audio CableNot included—
Ear Tips / Accessories3 sizes of eartips—
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)User manual

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both recharge in about 2 hours.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

For most buyers the UGREEN Echobuds Magic WS211 is the better buy; the JBL Wave Buds makes sense if you want longer rated battery life.

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