JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive 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

JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive JBL Wave Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 5.5 g
Charging case: 61 g
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 White | Black
Protection Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.14 m -
SOUND QUALITY JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive 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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Buds have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive.
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 Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost, Signature Sound Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 103 dB 100 dB JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave Buds.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 8 mm 8 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive JBL Wave Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 -
CABLE JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive JBL Wave Buds
Cable Type USB charge cable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 47 mAh JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Buds.
Battery Life 6 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive recharge faster than JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive.
Included Qty 2 -
OTHERS JLab Audio JBuds Air Executive JBL Wave Buds
Included Accessories 3 pairs of gel ear tips, charging case (700 mAh), Cush Fins kit, Cloud Foam ear tips kit 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
Compliant Standards IP55 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts - 2 years -
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