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JBL Wave Beam 2 vs Soundcore V30i

What Wave Beam 2 does better (1) and where V30i wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Beam 2
JBL · 2024Wave Beam 2
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $50
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Soundcore V30i
Soundcore · 2024V30i
3 advantages≈ $50
7.8Battery8.5

Why is Wave Beam 2 better than V30i?

  1. Total with charging case40 h vs 36 h+11%

Why is V30i better than Wave Beam 2?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Driver size8 mm vs 14.2 mm+77%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Beam 2≈ $509.2
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size8 mm14.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Microphones6—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case40 h36 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP54IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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