In depth comparison and review of Bose SoundSport Free and JBL Wave Beam. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bose SoundSport Free | JBL Wave Beam |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Colour | Black | Midnight blue | Bright orange | Ultraviolet | Black | Beige | Blue | |
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 Beam |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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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 | |
Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware |
MICROPHONE | Bose SoundSport Free | JBL Wave Beam |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bose SoundSport Free | JBL Wave Beam |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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CABLE | Bose SoundSport Free | JBL Wave Beam |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose SoundSport Free | JBL Wave Beam |
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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 | 5 hour(s) | 8 hours | JBL Wave Beam 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 |
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Charging Time | 2 hours | 2 hours | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Bose SoundSport Free | JBL Wave Beam |
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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) | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone | - | |
Compliant Standards | IPX4, NMB-3 Class B, CAN ICES-3 Class B, Directive 2014/53/EU | - |