Connections
- Soundcore Life P3
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
- JBL Wave Beam
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Headphones comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() Soundcore Life P3
KSh 9,000In Stock | 02 ![]() JBL Wave Beam
KSh 9,500In Stock |
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Choose the Soundcore Life P3 if you want IPX5 water resistance, active noise cancellation and charging case supports wireless charging. Choose the JBL Wave Beam if you want Bluetooth 5.2.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Soundcore Life P3 | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | XS, S, M, L and XL ear tips | Three sizes of ear tips |
| Weight | About 60 g | 4.4 g per earbud |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | No noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Water resistance | IPX5 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Software | Works with the Soundcore app | Works with the JBL Headphones app |
| Audio | Bass Up | JBL Deep Bass Sound |
| Charging time | Earbuds approximately 2 hours, case approximately 3 hours | Less than 2 hours from empty |
| App support | Soundcore app | JBL Headphones app |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Transparency Mode | Ambient Aware, talkThru |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Soundcore Life P3 | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Soundcore | JBL |
| Model | Life P3 — A3939 | Wave Beam |
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | — | Black Blue white Beige |
| Specification | Soundcore Life P3 | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 60 g including charging case | 4.4g per earbud (8.8g combined) |
| Dimensions | — | 23.5 x 21.86 x 30.99mm per earbud (H x W x D) |
| Specification | Soundcore Life P3 | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Charging Time | Earbuds approximately 2 hours; case approximately 3 hours | Less than 2 hours from empty |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Charging case supports wireless charging | No |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 32 hours total with charging case |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes provides up to 2 hours playback |
| Specification | Soundcore Life P3 | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| App Support | Soundcore app | JBL Headphones app |
| Connector | — | Wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | No audio cable |
| Specification | Soundcore Life P3 | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | App Gaming Mode; app Find Earbuds; customizabletouchcontrols | Hands-free stereo calls; secure closed-stick design |
| Specification | Soundcore Life P3 | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 11 mm composite drivers | 8mm dynamic drivers |
| Audio Codecs | SBC; AAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Multi-mode ANC: Transport, Outdoor and Indoor | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency Mode | Ambient Aware; TalkThru |
| Microphones | Six microphones with call-noise reduction algorithm | Built-in microphones; -38dBV/Pa at 1kHz sensitivity |
| Audio Features | Bass Up; customizable EQ; app Gaming Mode | JBL Deep Bass Sound; VoiceAware |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16Ω |
| Spatial Audio | — | No |
| Specification | Soundcore Life P3 | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C or wireless charger | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Battery Life | — | Up to 24 additional hours; up to 32 hours total with earbuds |
| Case Dimensions | — | 47.82 x 64.25 x 25.79mm (H x W x D) |
| Case Weight | — | 39.5g |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX2 |
| Case Features | — | 530mAh lithium-ion polymer charging case |
| Specification | Soundcore Life P3 | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX5 earbuds | IP54 earbuds; IPX2 charging case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | XS, S, M, L and XL ear tips | Three sizes of ear tips |
| Controls | — | Touch controls |
| Specification | Soundcore Life P3 | JBL Wave Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Life P3 earbuds | JBL Wave Beam earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-Cto USB-A cable | USB Type-C charging cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Five ear-tip sizes | Three sizes of ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick-start guide; safety instructions | Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet; Warranty / Warning |
| Audio Cable | — | Not included |
These products have the same published specifications.
Choose Soundcore Life P3 for noise cancellation and IPX5 water and dust resistance.
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