Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ and JBL Wave. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.2 cm -
Width 2.4 cm -
Depth 2.7 cm -
Weight 8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 7.7 cm x 2.6 cm x 4 cm / 50 g
Earbud: 2.4 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.2 cm / 8 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black White
Body Material Aluminium, silicone, polymer -
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, IP54 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 107 dB 100 dB Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave.
Impedance 17 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6.88 mm 8 mm JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 6 -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 85 mAh 48 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life 7.5 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hours Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Comply ear tips, charging case (340 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
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