JBL Reflect Aero vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of JBL Reflect Aero 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 Reflect Aero vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Reflect Aero JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 45 g
Earphone: 13 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour White | Blue | Black White
Protection Waterproof, dust-proof Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Reflect Aero JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 Reflect Aero are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Canceling with Smart Ambient -
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 99 dB 100 dB JBL Wave have higher sensitivity than JBL Reflect Aero.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 94 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm 6.8 mm 8 mm JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Reflect Aero.
MICROPHONE JBL Reflect Aero JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
CABLE JBL Reflect Aero JBL Wave
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES JBL Reflect Aero JBL Wave
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Reflect Aero JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 65 mAh 48 mAh JBL Reflect Aero have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life - 8 hours
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hours 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS JBL Reflect Aero JBL Wave
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (400 mAh), USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of POWERFINS enhancers 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards IP68 -
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