Fairphone vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Fairphone 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

Fairphone vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Fairphone JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case with earphones: 6.04 cm x 2.47 cm x 5.4 cm / 46 g Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black White
Protection Splashproof, IPX4 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Fairphone JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Fairphone have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Wave.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Fairphone are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity 101 dB +/- 3dB 100 dB Fairphone have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 10 mm 8 mm Fairphone have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave.
MICROPHONE Fairphone JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Fairphone microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 4 -
CABLE Fairphone JBL Wave
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Fairphone JBL Wave
Features Touch control, wear detection -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Fairphone JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 45 mAh 48 mAh JBL Wave have a higher battery capacity than Fairphone.
Battery Life 5 hours 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Fairphone.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 180 days -
Charging Time 1.5 hours 2 hours Fairphone recharge faster than Fairphone.
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS Fairphone JBL Wave
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (500 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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