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JBL LIVE Buds 4 vs JVC WOOD master HA-FW5000T

What LIVE Buds 4 does better (2) and where WOOD master HA-FW5000T wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL LIVE Buds 4
JBL · 2026LIVE Buds 4
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $170
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JVC WOOD master HA-FW5000T
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $210
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
7.7Battery7.5
8.3Build & features7.4

Why is LIVE Buds 4 better than WOOD master HA-FW5000T?

  1. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 7 h+14%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.8 g vs 6.5 g+35%

Why is WOOD master HA-FW5000T better than LIVE Buds 4?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 10.5 h+5%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL LIVE Buds 4JBL LIVE Buds 4≈ $1708.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10.5 h
Battery life with ANC8 h7 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIP55IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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