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Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 ANC vs JBL Wave Flex 2

What FreeBuds SE 4 ANC does better (1) and where Wave Flex 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds SE 4 ANC
Huawei · 2025FreeBuds SE 4 ANC
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $50
vs
JBL Wave Flex 2
JBL · 2025Wave Flex 2
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $55
Higher score
5.4Noise control & calls9.3
7.5Battery7.6

Why is FreeBuds SE 4 ANC better than Wave Flex 2?

  1. Total with charging case50 h vs 40 h+25%

Why is Wave Flex 2 better than FreeBuds SE 4 ANC?

  1. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Flex 2JBL Wave Flex 2≈ $559.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—98 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones3—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC7 h—
Total with charging case50 h40 h
Battery capacity41 mAh—
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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