JBL Free vs. JBL Wave Flex

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Free 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

JBL Free vs. JBL Wave Flex Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Free JBL Wave Flex
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 99 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - 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 White | Black White | Black | Beige | Blue
Protection - Dust-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Free JBL Wave Flex
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Flex 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 Flex.
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 12 mm JBL Wave Flex have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free.
MICROPHONE JBL Free JBL Wave Flex
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
CABLE JBL Free JBL Wave Flex
Cable Type Micro-USB charge cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Free JBL Wave Flex
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 40 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
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
OTHERS JBL Free JBL Wave Flex
Included Accessories 2 pairs of ear sleeves, charging case Charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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