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JBL Quantum TWS vs Yamaha TW-E5B

What Quantum TWS does better (2) and where TW-E5B wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Quantum TWS
JBL · 2022Quantum TWS
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $80
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Yamaha TW-E5B
Yamaha · 2022TW-E5B
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $80
9.3Noise control & calls4.6
4.6Battery6.1

Why is Quantum TWS better than TW-E5B?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · TW-E5B: No
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 7 mm+43%

Why is TW-E5B better than Quantum TWS?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Quantum TWSJBL Quantum TWS≈ $807.0
Yamaha TW-E5BYamaha TW-E5B≈ $806.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm7 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case—30 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google AssistantGoogle Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—6.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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