Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. JBL Wave Beam

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) and JBL Wave Beam. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. JBL Wave Beam Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Beam
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour - Black | Beige | Blue
Protection - Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Beam
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm - 8 mm
Features Apple H1 chip TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Beam
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Beam
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Beam
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Beam
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Beam
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave Beam lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 2 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Beam
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
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