Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) 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

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour - White
Protection IPX4 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Deep Bass
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm - 8 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL Wave
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off -
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL Wave
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL Wave
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) JBL Wave
Included Accessories 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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