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JBL Wave Beam 2 vs Skullcandy Push Play Active

What Wave Beam 2 does better (4) and where Push Play Active wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Beam 2
JBL · 2024Wave Beam 2
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $50
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Skullcandy Push Play Active
Skullcandy · 2024Push Play Active
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $45
9.7Noise control & calls4.6
7.8Battery6.6

Why is Wave Beam 2 better than Push Play Active?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Push Play Active: No
  2. Total with charging case40 h vs 34 h+18%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  4. Driver size8 mm vs 6 mm+33%

Why is Push Play Active better than Wave Beam 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Beam 2≈ $509.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω22 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB104 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case40 h34 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h10 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Orange, Black
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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