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Soundcore Life P2 Mini vs JBL Wave Beam

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

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Soundcore Life P2 Mini

Soundcore Life P2 Mini

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.6 g per earbud.
  • Up to 8 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 9,000In Stock
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JBL Wave Beam

JBL Wave Beam

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 32 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • 39.5 g for the case.
KSh 9,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore Life P2 Mini if you want IPX5 water resistance and larger 10 mm drivers.

Fit

Soundcore Life P2 Mini
Five pairs of ear tips
JBL Wave Beam
Three sizes of ear tips

Weight

Soundcore Life P2 Mini
4.6 g per earbud
JBL Wave Beam
4.4 g per earbud

Water resistance

Soundcore Life P2 Mini
IPX5 water and dust resistance
JBL Wave Beam
IP54 water and dust resistance

Audio

Soundcore Life P2 Mini
Soundcore Signature
JBL Wave Beam
JBL Deep Bass Sound

Charging time

Soundcore Life P2 Mini
Earbuds approximately 2 hours, charging case approximately 3 hours
JBL Wave Beam
Less than 2 hours from empty

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Life P2 Mini

  • IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Larger drivers: 10 mm (vs 8 mm).

JBL Wave Beam

No clear advantage over the Soundcore Life P2 Mini in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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PrioritySoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Beam
FitFive pairs of ear tipsThree sizes of ear tips
Weight4.6 g per earbud4.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours with the caseUp to 32 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Water resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
AudioSoundcore SignatureJBL Deep Bass Sound

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Beam
BrandSoundcoreJBL
ModelLife P2 Mini — A3944Wave Beam
Announced20212022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black Blue white Beige

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Beam
Weight4.6 g per earbud4.4g per earbud (8.8g combined)
Dimensions—23.5 x 21.86 x 30.99mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Beam
Battery LifeUp to 8 hoursUp to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours total with charging case
Charging TimeEarbuds approximately 2 hours; charging case approximately 3 hoursLess than 2 hours from empty
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C
Fast Charging—10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Beam
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
Bluetooth5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Range10 m / 33 ft—
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable
App Support—JBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Beam
Voice AssistantSiri or other voice assistant via triple tap—
Special FeaturesSingle-earbud mode; automatic pairing on opening caseHands-free stereo calls; secure closed-stick design

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Beam
Drivers10 mm drivers8mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 k Hz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance16 ohms16Ω
MicrophonesAI-enhanced call microphonesBuilt-in microphones; -38dBV/Pa at 1kHz sensitivity
Audio FeaturesSoundcore Signature; Bass Booster; Podcast EQ modesJBL Deep Bass Sound; VoiceAware
Active Noise Cancellation—No
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Ambient Aware; TalkThru
Spatial Audio—No

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Beam
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 32 hours combined with earbudsUp to 24 additional hours; up to 32 hours total with earbuds
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case FeaturesThree LED charging indicators530mAh lithium-ion polymer charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No
Case Dimensions—47.82 x 64.25 x 25.79mm (H x W x D)
Case Weight—39.5g
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IPX2

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Beam
ControlsTouch controlsTouch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5 earbudsIP54 earbuds; IPX2 charging case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsFive pairs of ear tipsThree sizes of ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Beam
Headphones / EarbudsLife P2 Mini earbudsJBL Wave Beam earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB Type-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesFive pairs of ear tipsThree sizes of ear tips
Documentation—Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet; Warranty / Warning

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same controls: touch controls.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Both use up to 32 hours with the case.

In summary

Choose Soundcore Life P2 Mini for IPX5 water and dust resistance and drivers.

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