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