JBL Wave vs. Jabra Elite 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL Wave and Jabra Elite 5. 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 vs. Jabra Elite 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL Wave Jabra Elite 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Earphone: 2 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.054 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.6 cm x 6.41 cm x 3.89 cm / 40 g
Colour White Titanium black | Gold beige | Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL Wave Jabra Elite 5
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Deep Bass -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 95 dB -
Diaphragm 8 mm 6 mm JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE JBL Wave Jabra Elite 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL JBL Wave Jabra Elite 5
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE JBL Wave Jabra Elite 5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES JBL Wave Jabra Elite 5
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL Wave Jabra Elite 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 48 mAh -
Battery Life 8 hours 9 hour(s) Jabra Elite 5 lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time - 275 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hours 3 hour(s) JBL Wave recharge faster than JBL Wave.
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 2 -
OTHERS JBL Wave Jabra Elite 5
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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