Jaybird Freedom vs. JBL Wave 100TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom and JBL Wave 100TWS. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird Freedom vs. JBL Wave 100TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird Freedom JBL Wave 100TWS
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length 36 cm -
Weight 13.8 g 46.3 g Jaybird Freedom are lighter than Jaybird Freedom headphones.
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: 5.1 g
Charging case: 36.1 g
Colour Space | Blush | Carbon | Blaze | Ocean | Gold Black | Ivory
Body Material Metal -
Protection Sweat-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird Freedom JBL Wave 100TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Wave 100TWS have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Freedom.
Bluetooth Profiles 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 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 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 105.5 dB JBL Wave 100TWS have higher sensitivity than Jaybird Freedom.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 94 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm JBL Wave 100TWS have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird Freedom.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 - Jaybird Freedom have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Jaybird Freedom JBL Wave 100TWS
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -11.3 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird Freedom JBL Wave 100TWS
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Mute, on/off, answer/end, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Jaybird Freedom JBL Wave 100TWS
Cable Type USB charge cable -
Cable Length 36 cm -
FEATURES Jaybird Freedom JBL Wave 100TWS
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird Freedom JBL Wave 100TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 46 mAh Jaybird Freedom have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave 100TWS.
Battery Life 8 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Jaybird Freedom lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave 100TWS.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 110 hours -
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL Wave 100TWS recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Jaybird Freedom JBL Wave 100TWS
Included Accessories 3 ear tips, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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