JBL Free II vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Free II 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL Free II vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free II JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 4.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 4.8 g
Charging case: 52 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black | White White
Protection Splashproof, IPX4 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free II JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Free II.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 100 dB 100 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm 5.6 mm 8 mm JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II.
MICROPHONE JBL Free II JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
CABLE JBL Free II JBL Wave
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES JBL Free II JBL Wave
Features Touch control -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free II JBL Wave
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 55 mAh 48 mAh JBL Free II have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Free II.
Battery Life Details (with included charging case): up to 24 hours Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS JBL Free II JBL Wave
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
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