Jaybird Freedom 2 vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom 2 and JBL Wave Buds. 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

Jaybird Freedom 2 vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird Freedom 2 JBL Wave Buds
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36 cm -
Weight 13.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm
Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g
Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm
Earbud: 2.04 cm x 1.58 cm x 2.15 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 3.7 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.89 cm / 34 g
Colour Gold | Carbon | Steel blue White | Black
Body Material Metal -
Protection Sweat-resistant -
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird Freedom 2 JBL Wave Buds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Buds have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), 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)
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird Freedom 2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 96 dB 100 dB JBL Wave Buds have higher sensitivity than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm JBL Wave Buds have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird Freedom 2.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird Freedom 2 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird Freedom 2 JBL Wave Buds
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird Freedom 2 JBL Wave Buds
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call -
CABLE Jaybird Freedom 2 JBL Wave Buds
Cable Type USB charge cable -
Cable Length 36 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird Freedom 2 JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 47 mAh Jaybird Freedom 2 have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Buds.
Battery Life 8 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 110 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Wave Buds recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom 2.
OTHERS Jaybird Freedom 2 JBL Wave Buds
Included Accessories Charging clip, cord management clips 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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