Soundcore Life Note 3i vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Soundcore Life Note 3i 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

Soundcore Life Note 3i vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Life Note 3i JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 2.9 cm x 6.26 cm x 4.9 cm / 40.9 g
Earbud: 1.9 cm x 1.5 cm x 3.1 cm / 4.9 g
Charging case with earphones: 50.8 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black White
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX5 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Soundcore Life Note 3i 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Soundcore Life Note 3i are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 10 mm 8 mm Soundcore Life Note 3i have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave.
MICROPHONE Soundcore Life Note 3i JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling Yes - Soundcore Life Note 3i microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 4 -
CABLE Soundcore Life Note 3i JBL Wave
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Soundcore Life Note 3i JBL Wave
Features Transparent Hearing mode -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Life Note 3i JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 8 hours Soundcore Life Note 3i lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hours Soundcore Life Note 3i recharge faster than Soundcore Life Note 3i.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Soundcore Life Note 3i JBL Wave
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, USB-C charging cable 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX5 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 18 months -
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