Battery life
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Up to 20 hours with the case
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Up to 24 hours with the case
Earbud comparison
JBL Wave 200TWS vs JBL Vibe Beam
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Wave 200TWS
KSh 7,500In Stock | 02  JBL Vibe Beam
KSh 8,300In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Vibe Beam is the stronger choice: it lasts longer per charge (8 hours), has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings and offers Ambient Aware, TalkThru, while the JBL Wave 200TWS only costs KSh 800 less.
Connections
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Controls
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Touch controls for playback
Fit
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Three sizes of ear tips
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Ear tips included
Weight
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- 47.5 g
- JBL Vibe Beam
- 8.8 g per earbud
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Wave 200TWS
- Lower price: KSh 7,500 (vs KSh 8,300).
JBL Vibe Beam
- Rated for up to 8 hours per charge (vs 5).
- Rated for up to 24 hours in total with the charging case (vs 20).
- Ambient Aware, TalkThru.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.0).
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Wave 200TWS | JBL Vibe Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Three sizes of ear tips | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 47.5 g | 8.8 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 20 hours with the case | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 24 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch controls for calls, music and voice assistant | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Neither has noise cancellation for listening. | |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Water resistance | IPX2 water and dust resistance | IPX2 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | JBL Deep Bass Sound | JBL Deep Bass Sound / 8mm Dynamic Drivers |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Transparency / ambient mode | No | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Case features | 500mAh lithium-ion charging case | Standard charging case |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both are rated IPX2.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both recharge in about 2 hours.
- Both use 8 mm drivers.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL Vibe Beam is the better buy; the JBL Wave 200TWS makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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