JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS vs. JBL Wave Beam

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS 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

JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS vs. JBL Wave Beam Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Wave Beam
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 14.6 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black | Rose | Blue | White Black | Beige | Blue
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Wave Beam
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave Beam have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
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)
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 96 dB 100 dB JBL Wave Beam have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 94 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm 6.8 mm 8 mm JBL Wave Beam have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Features TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Wave Beam
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -26 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Wave Beam
Controls Voice assistant -
CABLE JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Wave Beam
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Wave Beam
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Wave Beam
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 50 mAh 48 mAh JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Beam.
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave Beam lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS JBL Wave Beam
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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