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Soundcore Life P2 Mini vs JBL Wave Buds 2

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 Buds 2

JBL Wave Buds 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.5 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
KSh 9,000In 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. Choose the JBL Wave Buds 2 if you want longer battery life (up to 40 hours) and a newer model (2024).

Weight

Soundcore Life P2 Mini
4.6 g per earbud
JBL Wave Buds 2
4.5 g per earbud

Connections

Soundcore Life P2 Mini
Bluetooth 5.2 connection
JBL Wave Buds 2
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Battery life

Soundcore Life P2 Mini
Up to 32 hours with the case
JBL Wave Buds 2
Up to 30 hours with the case

Controls

Soundcore Life P2 Mini
Touch controls for everyday use
JBL Wave Buds 2
Touch controls for playback

Fit

Soundcore Life P2 Mini
Five pairs of ear tips
JBL Wave Buds 2
Ear tips included

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 Buds 2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 8 hours).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).
  • Active noise cancellation.

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PrioritySoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Buds 2
FitFive pairs of ear tipsEar tips included
Weight4.6 g per earbud4.5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours with the caseUp to 30 hours with the case
ControlsTouch controlsTouch Control
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Buds 2
BrandSoundcoreJBL
ModelLife P2 Mini — A3944Wave Buds 2
Announced20212024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, White, Pink

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Buds 2
Weight4.6 g per earbud4.5g per earpiece
Dimensions—21.6 × 15.8 × 20.4 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Buds 2
Battery LifeUp to 8 hoursUp to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeEarbuds approximately 2 hours; charging case approximately 3 hours2 hours from empty
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C
Fast Charging—Yes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Buds 2
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
Bluetooth5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range10 m / 33 ft—
Multipoint Connection—Yes
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable
App Support—JBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Buds 2
Voice AssistantSiri or other voice assistant via triple tap—
Special FeaturesSingle-earbud mode; automatic pairing on opening caseTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Buds 2
Drivers10 mm drivers8 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 k Hz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance16 ohms16Ω
MicrophonesAI-enhanced call microphones4 microphones
Audio FeaturesSoundcore Signature; Bass Booster; Podcast EQ modesJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Active Noise Cancellation—Active Noise Cancelling
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Ambient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial Audio—No

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Buds 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 32 hours combined with earbudsUp to 30 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case FeaturesThree LED charging indicatorsStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No
Case Dimensions—68.9 × 26.7 × 37 mm
Case Weight—35g

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Buds 2
ControlsTouch controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5 earbudsIP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsFive pairs of ear tipsEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Life P2 MiniJBL Wave Buds 2
Headphones / EarbudsLife P2 Mini earbudsJBL Wave Buds 2 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesFive pairs of ear tips3 sizes of ear tips
Documentation—Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both cost KSh 9,000.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Both use touch controls for everyday use.

In summary

Choose Soundcore Life P2 Mini for IPX5 water and dust resistance and drivers; JBL Wave Buds 2 offers longer rated battery life.

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