Battery life
- JBL Wave Beam
- Up to 32 hours with the case
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Up to 30 hours with the case
Earbud comparison
JBL Wave Beam vs JBL Wave Buds 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Wave Beam
KSh 9,500In Stock | 02  JBL Wave Buds 2
KSh 9,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Wave Buds 2 is the better buy: it has active noise cancellation and is slimmer, with the same IP54 rating as the JBL Wave Beam.
Connections
- JBL Wave Beam
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Weight
- JBL Wave Beam
- 39.5 g for the case
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- 35 g for the case
Controls
- JBL Wave Beam
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- JBL Wave Beam
- Three sizes of ear tips
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Ear tips included
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.
JBL Wave Buds 2
- Active noise cancellation.
- Slimmer: 15.8 mm thick (vs 21.86 mm).
- Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Wave Beam | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Three sizes of ear tips | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 4.4 g per earbud | 4.5 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 32 hours with the case | Up to 30 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | JBL Deep Bass Sound | JBL Pure Bass Sound |
| Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback | Yes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both are rated IP54.
- 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.
In summary
The JBL Wave Buds 2 is the better buy for almost everyone, with active noise cancellation and a slimmer build.
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