JBL Free vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Free and JBL Wave Buds. 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 vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free JBL Wave Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 99 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - 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 White | Black White | Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free JBL Wave Buds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Buds have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Free.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL Free offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave Buds.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 8 mm JBL Wave Buds have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free.
MICROPHONE JBL Free JBL Wave Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
CABLE JBL Free JBL Wave Buds
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 47 mAh
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 JBL Free JBL Wave Buds
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear sleeves, charging case 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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