Battery life
- JBL Wave Beam
- Up to 32 hours with the case
- Soundcore P41i
- Listed playback: 192 hours with the case
Earbud comparison
JBL Wave Beam vs Soundcore P41i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Wave Beam
KSh 9,500In Stock | 02  Soundcore P41i
KSh 9,400In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Soundcore P41i is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (12 hours) and has better water and dust protection (IPX5) and active noise cancellation.
Connections
- JBL Wave Beam
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
- Soundcore P41i
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Noise cancellation
- JBL Wave Beam
- No noise cancellation
- Soundcore P41i
- Noise cancellation
Fit
- JBL Wave Beam
- Three sizes of ear tips
- Soundcore P41i
- Replaceable silicone ear tips
Weight
- JBL Wave Beam
- 4.4 g per earbud
- Soundcore P41i
- About 5 g per earbud
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Wave Beam
- 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback.
- IP54 water and dust resistance.
- Works with the JBL Headphones app.
- Weighs 4.4 g per earbud.
Soundcore P41i
- Rated for up to 12 hours per charge (vs 8).
- IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Active noise cancellation.
- Rated for up to 192 hours in total with the charging case (vs 32).
- Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 8 mm).
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2022).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Wave Beam | Soundcore P41i |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Three sizes of ear tips | Replaceable silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 4.4 g per earbud | About 5 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 32 hours with the case | Listed playback: 192 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IPX5 water and dust resistance |
| Software | Works with the JBL Headphones app | Works with the Soundcore app |
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Detailed comparison
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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 In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
The Soundcore P41i is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life and better water and dust protection.
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