JBL Quantum TWS vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Quantum TWS and JBL Wave. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL Quantum TWS vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Quantum TWS JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-C via Bluetooth adapter True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 42.4 g
Earbud: 5.5 g
USB-C adapter: 2.5 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black White
Protection IPX4 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Quantum TWS 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), 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 Quantum TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology True Adaptive Noise Canceling -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects QuantumSURROUND 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 - 8 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - JBL Quantum TWS have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Ambient Aware, Low Latency Mode -
MICROPHONE JBL Quantum TWS JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 6 -
CABLE JBL Quantum TWS JBL Wave
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Quantum TWS JBL Wave
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 51 mAh 48 mAh JBL Quantum TWS have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life - 8 hours
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON (Hybrid) / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON (Adaptive) / Bluetooth): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 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 Quantum TWS JBL Wave
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, Bluetooth USB-C adapter, USB-C charging cable, charging case (340 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
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