Jabra Elite 3 Active vs. JBL Wave Flex

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 3 Active and JBL Wave Flex. 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

Jabra Elite 3 Active vs. JBL Wave Flex Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 3 Active JBL Wave Flex
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g
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
Colour Black White | Black | Beige | Blue
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Waterproof, IP55 Dust-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 3 Active JBL Wave Flex
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
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), 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Personal Sound Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
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Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 12 mm JBL Wave Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Features PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 3 Active JBL Wave Flex
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 100 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features Battery level indicator -
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 3 Active JBL Wave Flex
Controls Mute, volume, reject call, answer call -
CABLE Jabra Elite 3 Active JBL Wave Flex
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm -
FEATURES Jabra Elite 3 Active JBL Wave Flex
Features Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 3 Active JBL Wave Flex
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Standby Time 275 days -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hours JBL Wave Flex recharge faster than Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Jabra Elite 3 Active JBL Wave Flex
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels Charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable
Software Included Jabra Sound+ -
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone -
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED IP54
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration -
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