JBL Wave Beam vs JBL Wave Buds 2
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| Feature |  JBL Wave Beam |  JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 9,000 | KSh 9,000.00 |
| Drivers | 8mm dynamic drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours total with charging case | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds; IPX2 charging case | IP54, Water resistant |
| Weight | 4.4g per earbud (8.8g combined) | 4.5g per earpiece |
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General
| Specification | JBL Wave Beam | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Wave Beam | Wave Buds 2 |
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black Blue white Beige, Black Blue white Beige | Black, White, Pink |
Design
| Specification | JBL Wave Beam | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.4g per earbud (8.8g combined) | 4.5g per earpiece |
| Dimensions | 23.5 x 21.86 x 30.99mm per earbud (H x W x D) | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Wave Beam | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours total with charging case | Up to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off |
| Charging Time | Less than 2 hours from empty | 2 hours from empty |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback | Yes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Wave Beam | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A — wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | N/A — no audio cable |
| App Support | JBL Headphones app | JBL Headphones app |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | JBL Wave Beam | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Hands-free stereo calls; secure closed-stick design | True Wireless |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Wave Beam | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 8mm dynamic drivers | mm dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 16Ω |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Aware; TalkThru | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| Microphones | Built-in microphones; -38dBV/Pa at 1kHz sensitivity | 4 microphones |
| Audio Features | JBL Deep Bass Sound; VoiceAware | JBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Wave Beam | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 additional hours; up to 32 hours total with earbuds | Up to 30 hours total playback contribution |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Case Dimensions | 47.82 x 64.25 x 25.79mm (H x W x D) | — |
| Case Weight | 39.5g | 35g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | IPX2 | — |
| Case Features | 530mAh lithium-ion polymer charging case | Standard charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Wave Beam | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch Control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds; IPX2 charging case | IP54, Water resistant |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Three sizes of ear tips | Ear tips included |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Wave Beam | JBL Wave Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | JBL Wave Beam earbuds | JBL Wave Buds 2 headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB Type-C charging cable | Type-C USB charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A — not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Three sizes of ear tips | 3 sizes of ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet; Warranty / Warning | Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i) |