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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL Wave |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 8.8 g Charging case: 39.5 g |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | Ear-bud | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL Wave |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end | - |
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CABLE | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL Wave |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C charge cable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL Wave |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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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 |
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Charging Time | - | 2 hours | |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Beats Powerbeats3 | JBL Wave |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case, 4 ear tips | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |