Google Pixel Buds vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Google Pixel Buds 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

Google Pixel Buds vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Google Pixel Buds JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 1.82 cm -
Width 2.05 cm -
Depth 1.95 cm -
Weight 5.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.05 cm x 1.95 cm x 1.82 cm / 5.3 g
Charging case: 6.3 cm x 4.7 cm x 2.5 cm / 56.1 g
Charging case with earphones: 6.3 cm x 4.7 cm x 2.5 cm / 66.7 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Clearly white | Almost black | Just black White
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Google Pixel Buds JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Google Pixel Buds.
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 12 mm 8 mm Google Pixel Buds have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave.
MICROPHONE Google Pixel Buds JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Google Pixel Buds JBL Wave
Controls Voice assistant -
CABLE Google Pixel Buds JBL Wave
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Google Pixel Buds JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 120 mAh 48 mAh Google Pixel Buds have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Google Pixel Buds.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hours Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 1 hour(s) 2 hours Google Pixel Buds recharge faster than Google Pixel Buds.
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Google Pixel Buds JBL Wave
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) -
OTHERS Google Pixel Buds JBL Wave
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone -
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