JBL Wave Buds vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL Wave Buds and Huawei FreeBuds 5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL Wave Buds vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Wave Buds Huawei FreeBuds 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height - 3.24 cm
Width - 1.76 cm
Depth - 2.28 cm
Weight - 5.4 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
Charging case: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 g
Colour White | Black Silver frost | Coral orange
Protection - Dust-resistant, splash-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL Wave Buds Huawei FreeBuds 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Deep Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Huawei FreeBuds 5 offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave Buds.
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 8 mm 11 mm Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave Buds.
MICROPHONE JBL Wave Buds Huawei FreeBuds 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Huawei FreeBuds 5 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 3
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Wave Buds Huawei FreeBuds 5
Controls - Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call
CABLE JBL Wave Buds Huawei FreeBuds 5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Wave Buds Huawei FreeBuds 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Capacity 47 mAh 42 mAh JBL Wave Buds have a higher battery capacity than Huawei FreeBuds 5.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (with 5 min charge): up to 2 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
OTHERS JBL Wave Buds Huawei FreeBuds 5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh) USB-C charging cable, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IP54
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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