Soundcore Life Note 3i vs. JBL Wave Beam

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Soundcore Life Note 3i and JBL Wave Beam. 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

Soundcore Life Note 3i vs. JBL Wave Beam Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Soundcore Life Note 3i JBL Wave Beam
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 Black | Beige | Blue
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 Beam
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 Beam.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware, Speed Charge, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware
MICROPHONE Soundcore Life Note 3i JBL Wave Beam
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 Beam
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Soundcore Life Note 3i JBL Wave Beam
Features Transparent Hearing mode -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Soundcore Life Note 3i JBL Wave Beam
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 Beam.
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 Beam
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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