Huawei FreeBuds 3 vs. JBL Wave Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 3 and JBL Wave Buds. 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

Huawei FreeBuds 3 vs. JBL Wave Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL Wave Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.15 cm -
Width 1.78 cm -
Depth 2.04 cm -
Weight 4.5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.09 cm x 6.09 cm x 2.18 cm / 48 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 Red | Carbon black | Ceramic white White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL Wave Buds
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Buds have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Huawei FreeBuds 3.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds 3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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 14.2 mm 8 mm Huawei FreeBuds 3 have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave Buds.
Features HUAWEI Kirin A1 -
MICROPHONE Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL Wave Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Huawei FreeBuds 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL Wave Buds
Controls Play/pause, ANC on/off, tap control -
FEATURES Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL Wave Buds
Sensors Infrared wear sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL Wave Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 30 mAh 47 mAh JBL Wave Buds have a higher battery capacity than Huawei FreeBuds 3.
Battery Life 4 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4 hours Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Huawei FreeBuds 3 recharge faster than Huawei FreeBuds 3.
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Huawei FreeBuds 3 JBL Wave Buds
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh)
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