Bose SoundSport Free vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bose SoundSport Free 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

Bose SoundSport Free vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Free JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 18 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Headphones: 2.56 cm x 3.05 cm x 3.2 cm / 9.1 g
Charging case: 10.2 cm x 4.83 cm x 3.81 cm / 79.4 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black | Midnight blue | Bright orange | Ultraviolet White
Protection Weatherproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Free JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
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
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Free JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Free JBL Wave
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Bose SoundSport Free JBL Wave
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Free JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport Free.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 15 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hours 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Free JBL Wave
Included Accessories USB cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards IPX4, NMB-3 Class B, CAN ICES-3 Class B, Directive 2014/53/EU -
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