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JBL Wave Beam 2 vs Skullcandy Rail ANC

What Wave Beam 2 does better (4) and where Rail ANC 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 Rail ANC
Skullcandy · 2023Rail ANC
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $55
9.8Noise control & calls4.9
7.8Battery7.9

Why is Wave Beam 2 better than Rail ANC?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Rail ANC: No
  2. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 7 h+14%
  3. Total with charging case40 h vs 38 h+5%
  4. Driver size8 mm vs 6 mm+33%

Why is Rail ANC better than Wave Beam 2?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
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 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB100 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC8 h7 h
Total with charging case40 h38 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight—50 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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