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JBL Wave Beam vs JLab Go Air Pop

What Wave Beam does better (2) and where Go Air Pop wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Beam
JBL · 2022Wave Beam
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
JLab Go Air Pop
JLab · 2022Go Air Pop
4.6Score
1 advantage≈ $25
Higher score
4.6Noise control & calls3.0
4.9Battery5.2

Why is Wave Beam better than Go Air Pop?

  1. Driver size8 mm vs 6 mm+33%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 2.2 h+10%

Why is Go Air Pop better than Wave Beam?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 32 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave BeamJBL Wave Beam≈ $304.6
JLab Go Air PopJLab Go Air Pop≈ $254.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB103 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Total with charging case24 h32 h
Battery capacity—43 mAh
Charging time2 h2.2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.1
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—3.7 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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