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happy plugs JOY vs JBL Wave Flex

What JOY does better (2) and where Wave Flex wins (3) — every spec side by side.

happy plugs JOY
happy plugs · 2022JOY
4.0Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
JBL Wave Flex
JBL · 2022Wave Flex
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
3.1Noise control & calls9.3
2.3Battery6.3

Why is JOY better than Wave Flex?

  1. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  2. Driver size14.2 mm vs 12 mm+18%

Why is Wave Flex better than JOY?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · JOY: Yes
  2. Battery life4 h vs 8 h2×
  3. Total with charging case12 h vs 32 h2.7×
Specifications

Side by side

happy plugs JOYhappy plugs JOY≈ $404.0
JBL Wave FlexJBL Wave Flex≈ $458.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size14.2 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity126 dB105 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case12 h32 h
Battery capacity35 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)3.2 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursPurple—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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