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JBL Wave Beam 2 vs JBL Wave Buds 2

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

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JBL Wave Beam 2

JBL Wave Beam 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.3 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
KSh 9,500In Stock
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JBL Wave Buds 2

JBL Wave Buds 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.5 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
KSh 9,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Wave Buds 2 is the better buy: it costs KSh 500 less, with the same IP54 rating as the JBL Wave Beam 2.

Weight

JBL Wave Beam 2
4.3 g per earbud
JBL Wave Buds 2
4.5 g per earbud

Controls

JBL Wave Beam 2
Touch controls for everyday use
JBL Wave Buds 2
Touch controls for playback

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Wave Beam 2

  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
  • Yes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
  • Works with the JBL Headphones app.

JBL Wave Buds 2

  • Lower price: KSh 9,000 (vs KSh 9,500).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityJBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Buds 2
FitEar tips includedEar tips included
Weight4.3 g per earbud4.5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours with the caseUp to 30 hours with the case
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesTouch Control
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Buds 2
BrandJBLJBL
ModelWave Beam 2Wave Buds 2
Announced20242024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, White, Pink

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Buds 2
Weight4.3g per earpiece4.5g per earpiece
Dimensions—21.6 × 15.8 × 20.4 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Buds 2
Battery LifeUp to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC offUp to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off
Charging Time2 hours from empty2 hours from empty
Fast ChargingYes — 3 hours runtime from speed chargeYes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Buds 2
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
ConnectorWireless audio connectionWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNo audio cableNo audio cable
App SupportJBL Headphones appJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Buds 2
Special FeaturesTrue WirelessTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Buds 2
Drivers8 mm dynamic drivers8 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance16Ω16Ω
Active Noise CancellationActive Noise CancellingActive Noise Cancelling
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioNoNo
Microphones4 microphones4 microphones
Audio FeaturesVoice AwareJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Buds 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 30 hours total playback contributionUp to 30 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNoNo
Case Weight41g35g
Case FeaturesStandard charging caseStandard charging case
Case Dimensions—68.9 × 26.7 × 37 mm

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Buds 2
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54IP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Buds 2
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Wave Beam 2 headphonesJBL Wave Buds 2 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableType-C USB charging cableType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / Accessories3 sizes of ear tips3 sizes of ear tips
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP54.
  • 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.

In summary

The JBL Wave Buds 2 is the better buy, as it costs less.

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