Battery life
- JBL Wave Beam
- Up to 32 hours with the case
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Up to 24 hours with the case
Earbud comparison
JBL Wave Beam vs JBL Vibe Beam
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Wave Beam
KSh 9,500In Stock | 02  JBL Vibe Beam
KSh 8,300In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Wave Beam is the better buy: it offers up to 32 hours with the charging case, has better water and dust protection (IP54) and is lighter on the head.
Controls
- JBL Wave Beam
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- JBL Wave Beam
- Three sizes of ear tips
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Ear tips included
Weight
- JBL Wave Beam
- 4.4 g per earbud
- JBL Vibe Beam
- 8.8 g per earbud
Water resistance
- JBL Wave Beam
- IP54 water and dust resistance
- JBL Vibe Beam
- IPX2 water and dust resistance
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Wave Beam
- IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX2).
- Rated for up to 32 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
- Lighter: 4.4 g each (vs 8.8 g).
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 Beam | JBL Vibe Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Three sizes of ear tips | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 4.4 g per earbud | 8.8 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 32 hours with the case | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 24 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch controls | 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 |
| Audio | JBL Deep Bass Sound | JBL Deep Bass Sound / 8mm Dynamic Drivers |
| Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback | Yes |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Case features | 530mAh lithium-ion polymer charging case | Standard charging case |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both are rated for up to 8 hours per charge.
- 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 Beam is the better buy for almost everyone, with up to 32 hours with the charging case and better water and dust protection.
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