Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird RUN XT 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL Wave |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g |
Earbud: 8.8 g Charging case: 39.5 g |
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| Colour | Black, Flash | Grey, storm | White | |
| Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 | Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL Wave |
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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 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | JBL Wave have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird RUN XT. |
| 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 RUN XT 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) | <5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB | 100 dB | Jaybird RUN XT have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 95 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 8 mm | JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird RUN XT. |
| MICROPHONE | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL Wave |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL Wave |
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| Controls | Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant | - |
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| CABLE | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL Wave |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm | USB-C charge cable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL Wave |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | 80 mAh | 48 mAh | Jaybird RUN XT have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave. |
| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 8 hours | JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 8 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours |
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| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hours | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Jaybird RUN XT | JBL Wave |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium) | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh) |
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