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JBL Wave Beam 2 vs radius HP-C28BT

What Wave Beam 2 does better (2) and where HP-C28BT wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Beam 2
JBL · 2024Wave Beam 2
9.2Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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radius HP-C28BT
radius · 2024HP-C28BT
4.3Score
1 advantage≈ $50
7.8Battery2.4

Why is Wave Beam 2 better than HP-C28BT?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 3.5 h2.9×
  2. Driver size8 mm vs 6.1 mm+31%

Why is HP-C28BT better than Wave Beam 2?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Beam 2≈ $509.2
radius HP-C28BTradius HP-C28BT≈ $504.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm6.1 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB90 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h3.5 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case40 h—
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—3 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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