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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) and JBL Wave Buds. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Buds
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: 2.04 cm x 1.58 cm x 2.15 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 3.7 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.89 cm / 34 g
Colour - White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Buds
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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 -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Buds
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Buds
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 Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 47 mAh
Battery Life 5 hour(s) -
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 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) JBL Wave Buds
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning cable 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
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