Jaybird RUN XT vs. JBL Wave Flex

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird RUN XT and JBL Wave Flex. 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 RUN XT vs. JBL Wave Flex Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Flex
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: 1.857 cm x 3.348 cm x 1.846 cm / 3.8 g
Charging case: 4.937 cm x 5.484 cm x 2.585 cm / 35.1 g
Colour Black, Flash | Grey, storm White | Black | Beige | Blue
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 Dust-resistant, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Flex
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Flex 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 105 dB JBL Wave Flex have higher sensitivity than Jaybird RUN XT.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 12 mm JBL Wave Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird RUN XT.
MICROPHONE Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Flex
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 Flex
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant -
CABLE Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Flex
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Flex
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 80 mAh 40 mAh Jaybird RUN XT have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Flex.
Battery Life 4 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
OTHERS Jaybird RUN XT JBL Wave Flex
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium) Charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - IP54
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