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Creative Sensemore Air vs JBL Wave Beam 2

What Sensemore Air does better (1) and where Wave Beam 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Creative Sensemore Air
Creative · 2023Sensemore Air
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $45
vs
JBL Wave Beam 2
JBL · 2024Wave Beam 2
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls9.8
8.0Battery7.8

Why is Sensemore Air better than Wave Beam 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%

Why is Wave Beam 2 better than Sensemore Air?

  1. Total with charging case35 h vs 40 h+14%
  2. Driver size6 mm vs 8 mm+33%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Beam 2≈ $509.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm8 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC8 h8 h
Total with charging case35 h40 h
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIPX5IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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