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JBL Wave 200TWS vs JVC HA-A5T

What Wave 200TWS does better (1) and where HA-A5T wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave 200TWS
JBL · 2021Wave 200TWS
3.5Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
JVC HA-A5T
JVC · 2021HA-A5T
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $25
Higher score
2.3Battery2.4
2.0Build & features6.4

Why is Wave 200TWS better than HA-A5T?

  1. Driver size8 mm vs 6 mm+33%

Why is HA-A5T better than Wave 200TWS?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx2 vs IPx42×
  2. Earbud weight (each)8.7 g vs 3.9 g2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave 200TWSJBL Wave 200TWS≈ $303.5
JVC HA-A5TJVC HA-A5T≈ $254.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm6 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h5 h
Total with charging case20 h—
Charging time2 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8.7 g3.9 g
Protection ratingIPX2IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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