Beats Powerbeats3 vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats3 and JBL Wave. 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

Beats Powerbeats3 vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Powerbeats3 JBL Wave
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour White | Black | Siren red | Flash blue | Shock yellow | Black, gold | Pop indigo | Pop blue | Pop violet | Pop magenta | Red, defiant black White
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Beats Powerbeats3 JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Powerbeats3.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Powerbeats3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Beats Powerbeats3 JBL Wave
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Powerbeats3 JBL Wave
Controls Volume, answer/end -
CABLE Beats Powerbeats3 JBL Wave
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Powerbeats3 JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 8 hours Beats Powerbeats3 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 2 hours
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Beats Powerbeats3 JBL Wave
Included Accessories Carrying case, 4 ear tips 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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