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JBL Wave Beam 2 vs Soundcore Life P3i

What Wave Beam 2 does better (3) and where Life P3i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Beam 2
JBL · 2024Wave Beam 2
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $50
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Soundcore Life P3i
Soundcore · 2022Life P3i
7.9Score
1 advantage≈ $50
9.7Noise control & calls5.2
7.8Battery6.9

Why is Wave Beam 2 better than Life P3i?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%
  2. Microphones6 vs 23×
  3. Total with charging case40 h vs 36 h+11%

Why is Life P3i better than Wave Beam 2?

  1. Driver size8 mm vs 10 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Beam 2≈ $509.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size8 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Microphones62
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h9 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case40 h36 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Black, Oat white
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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