Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro and JBL Wave. 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.16 cm -
Width 1.99 cm -
Depth 1.87 cm -
Weight 5.5 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.99 cm x 1.87 cm x 2.16 cm / 5.5 g
Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5.01 cm x 2.77 cm / 43.4 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Bora purple | Graphite | White White
Protection Water-resistant Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Wave.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode 5.1 channel surround Stereo
Built-in Decoders Dolby Atmos -
Sound Effects Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio Deep Bass
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm - 8 mm
Features Auto Switch, voice detect -
MICROPHONE Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 3 -
CABLE Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro JBL Wave
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro JBL Wave
Features Touch control, seamless connectivity, easy pairing -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Bixby -
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) -
Additional Functions Custom coaxial 2-way, AirVent, SmartThings Find, neck stretch reminder, Bixby voice wake-up, 24-bit Hi-Fi audio -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 61 mAh 48 mAh Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro.
Battery Life Details Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 2 hours
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro JBL Wave
Included Accessories Charging case (515 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
SAR Value 0.231 W/kg (body), 0.231 W/kg (head) -
Compliant Standards IPX7 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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