Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave Buds
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: 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 Black White | Black
Body Material Aluminium, silicone, polymer -
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, IP54 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave Buds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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 Buds.
Impedance 17 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6.88 mm 8 mm JBL Wave Buds have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave Buds
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 Buds
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 85 mAh 47 mAh Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Buds.
Battery Life 7.5 hour(s) -
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 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ JBL Wave Buds
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, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
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