Jabra Elite 3 vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jabra Elite 3 and JBL Wave. 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 vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jabra Elite 3 JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 2.01 cm x 2.08 cm x 2.72 cm / 4.4 g
Charging case: 6.415 cm x 3.46 cm x 2.847 cm / 33.4 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Gold beige | Light beige | Dark grey | Navy | Lilac White
Protection Water-resistant, IP55 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jabra Elite 3 JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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 -
Noise Isolating Yes - Jabra Elite 3 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.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 8 mm JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 3.
Features Google Fast Pair -
MICROPHONE Jabra Elite 3 JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 100 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features Battery level indicator -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Jabra Elite 3 JBL Wave
Controls Mute, volume -
CABLE Jabra Elite 3 JBL Wave
Cable Type USB cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Jabra Elite 3 JBL Wave
Features Wireless auto pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jabra Elite 3 JBL Wave
Battery Type Rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 3.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Standby Time 4320 hours -
Charging Time 3.5 hour(s) 2 hours JBL Wave recharge faster than Jabra Elite 3.
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Jabra Elite 3 JBL Wave
Included Accessories 3 pairs of EarGels 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Software Included Jabra Sound+ -
Compatibility iPhone, Android phone -
Compliant Standards FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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