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JBL Wave Beam vs JVC HA-A30T

What Wave Beam does better (2) and where HA-A30T wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Beam
JBL · 2022Wave Beam
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
JVC HA-A30T
JVC · 2022HA-A30T
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.8Noise control & calls7.2
4.8Battery5.6

Why is Wave Beam better than HA-A30T?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 21 h+14%
  2. Driver size8 mm vs 6 mm+33%

Why is HA-A30T better than Wave Beam?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Wave Beam: Yes
  2. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave BeamJBL Wave Beam≈ $354.6
JVC HA-A30TJVC HA-A30T≈ $456.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Semi-open
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—7 h
Total with charging case24 h21 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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