Bose SoundSport vs. JBL Wave Beam

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose SoundSport and JBL Wave Beam. 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

Bose SoundSport vs. JBL Wave Beam Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport JBL Wave Beam
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 23 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Aqua | Black | Citron | Charcoal black | Neon blue | Frost | Power red | Blue | Orange | Green Black | Beige | Blue
Body Material Plastic -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Weatherproof, sweat-resistant Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport JBL Wave Beam
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Beam have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bose SoundSport.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 - Deep Bass
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm - 8 mm
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport JBL Wave Beam
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport JBL Wave Beam
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Bose SoundSport JBL Wave Beam
Cable Type Headphones cable - 55 cm USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport JBL Wave Beam
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 6 hours 8 hours JBL Wave Beam lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hours 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 1 2
WIRELESS LINK Bose SoundSport JBL Wave Beam
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport JBL Wave Beam
Connector Type USB -
OTHERS Bose SoundSport JBL Wave Beam
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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