JBL Reflect Contour 2 vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Reflect Contour 2 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 Reflect Contour 2 vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Reflect Contour 2 JBL Wave
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 18 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black White
Body Material Aluminium -
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX5 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Reflect Contour 2 JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Reflect Contour 2.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Deep Bass
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz JBL Reflect Contour 2 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance 14 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 5.8 mm 8 mm JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Reflect Contour 2.
MICROPHONE JBL Reflect Contour 2 JBL Wave
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Reflect Contour 2 JBL Wave
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, voice assistant -
CABLE JBL Reflect Contour 2 JBL Wave
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
Cable Length 50 cm -
FEATURES JBL Reflect Contour 2 JBL Wave
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Now -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Reflect Contour 2 JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 85 mAh 48 mAh JBL Reflect Contour 2 have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Reflect Contour 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave.
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 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 2 2
WIRELESS LINK JBL Reflect Contour 2 JBL Wave
Modulation Type GFSK, 8-DPSK, DQPSK -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
OTHERS JBL Reflect Contour 2 JBL Wave
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), micro-USB charging cable, 3 sizes of enhancers 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX5 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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