Jaybird RUN XT vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Jaybird RUN XT and JBL Wave Buds. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird RUN XT vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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: 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 Black, Flash | Grey, storm White | Black
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 -
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird RUN XT 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 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 Buds.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm JBL Wave Buds have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird RUN XT.
MICROPHONE Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Buds
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant -
CABLE Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Buds
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 80 mAh 47 mAh Jaybird RUN XT have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Buds.
Battery Life 4 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
OTHERS Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Buds
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, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
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