JBL Wave Flex vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Wave Flex and Huawei FreeBuds 5. 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 Wave Flex vs. Huawei FreeBuds 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Wave Flex 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: 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
Charging case: 5.01 cm x 2.73 cm x 6.66 cm / 45 g
Colour White | Black | Beige | Blue Silver frost | Coral orange
Protection Dust-resistant, water-resistant Dust-resistant, splash-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JBL Wave Flex Huawei FreeBuds 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - 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 Flex.
Sensitivity 105 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 12 mm 11 mm JBL Wave Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Huawei FreeBuds 5.
MICROPHONE JBL Wave Flex 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 Flex Huawei FreeBuds 5
Controls - Volume, play/pause, reject call, ANC on/off, answer call
CABLE JBL Wave Flex Huawei FreeBuds 5
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Wave Flex Huawei FreeBuds 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Capacity 40 mAh 42 mAh Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Flex.
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
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 hours -
OTHERS JBL Wave Flex Huawei FreeBuds 5
Included Accessories Charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable USB-C charging cable, extra eartips, warranty card, charging case (505 mAh)
Compliant Standards IP54 IP54
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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