JBL Wave Buds vs. JBL TUNE Buds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Wave Buds and JBL TUNE Buds. 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 Wave Buds vs. JBL TUNE Buds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Wave Buds JBL TUNE Buds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 2.04 cm x 1.58 cm x 2.15 cm / 4.5 g
Charging case: 3.7 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.89 cm / 34 g
Charging case: 42 g
Colour White | Black Black | Blue | Purple | White
Protection - Dust-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL Wave Buds JBL TUNE Buds
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.3 JBL TUNE Buds have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Wave Buds.
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), Device Identification Profile (DID)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL TUNE Buds are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Smart Ambient
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Deep Bass Pure Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 100 dB 101 dB JBL TUNE Buds have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave Buds.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB 93 dB
Diaphragm 8 mm 10 mm JBL TUNE Buds have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave Buds.
Features - TalkThru technology
MICROPHONE JBL Wave Buds JBL TUNE Buds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included - 4
CABLE JBL Wave Buds JBL TUNE Buds
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Wave Buds JBL TUNE Buds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 47 mAh 70 mAh JBL TUNE Buds have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave Buds.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 6.6 hours
Continuous playback (ANC ON / Bluetooth): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (ANC OFF / Bluetooth): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 4 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
OTHERS JBL Wave Buds JBL TUNE Buds
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (550 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (750 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IP54, GFSK, 8DPSK, Pi/4 DQPSK
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