Weight
- Soundcore P41i
- About 5 g per earbud
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- 4.5 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Soundcore P41i vs JBL Wave Buds 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Soundcore P41i
KSh 9,400In Stock | 02  JBL Wave Buds 2
KSh 9,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Soundcore P41i is the better buy: it offers up to 192 hours with the charging case and has better water and dust protection (IPX5) and larger 11 mm drivers.
Battery life
- Soundcore P41i
- Listed playback: 192 hours with the case
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Up to 30 hours with the case
Controls
- Soundcore P41i
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- Soundcore P41i
- Replaceable silicone ear tips
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Ear tips included
Noise cancellation
- Soundcore P41i
- Noise cancellation
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Active noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Soundcore P41i
- IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Rated for up to 192 hours in total with the charging case (vs 30).
- Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 8 mm).
JBL Wave Buds 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.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Soundcore P41i | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Replaceable silicone ear tips | Ear tips included |
| Weight | About 5 g per earbud | 4.5 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Listed playback: 192 hours with the case | Up to 30 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IPX5 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the JBL Headphones app |
| Charging time | Earbuds: about 1 hour, case: about 5 hours | 2 hours from empty |
| Drivers | 11mm composite drivers | 8 mm dynamic drivers |
| App support | Soundcore app | JBL Headphones app |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Case features | 3000mAh case | Standard charging case |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
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
The Soundcore P41i is the better buy for almost everyone, with up to 192 hours with the charging case and better water and dust protection.
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