Battery life
- Soundcore P3i
- Listed playback: 36 hours with the case
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Up to 30 hours with the case
Earbud comparison
Soundcore P3i vs JBL Wave Buds 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore P3i
KSh 9,500In Stock | 02  JBL Wave Buds 2
KSh 9,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Soundcore P3i is the stronger choice: it offers up to 36 hours with the charging case and has larger 10 mm drivers, while the JBL Wave Buds 2 only costs KSh 500 less.
Connections
- Soundcore P3i
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Controls
- Soundcore P3i
- Physical buttons for your everyday controls
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- Soundcore P3i
- Replaceable silicone ear tips
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Ear tips included
Software
- Soundcore P3i
- Works with the Soundcore app
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Works with the JBL Headphones app
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore P3i
- Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case (vs 30).
- Larger drivers: 10 mm (vs 8 mm).
- Physical buttons for your everyday controls.
JBL Wave Buds 2
- Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).
- Lower price: KSh 9,000 (vs KSh 9,500).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Soundcore P3i | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Replaceable silicone ear tips | Ear tips included |
| Battery life | Listed playback: 36 hours with the case | Up to 30 hours with the case |
| Controls | Physical button controls | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the JBL Headphones app |
| Audio | BassUp | JBL Pure Bass Sound |
| Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours | Yes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge |
| App support | Soundcore app | JBL Headphones app |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- 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
For most buyers the Soundcore P3i is the better buy; the JBL Wave Buds 2 makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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