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JBL Wave Beam vs JVC HA-EC25T

What Wave Beam does better (2) and where HA-EC25T wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Beam
JBL · 2022Wave Beam
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
JVC HA-EC25T
JVC · 2022HA-EC25T
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
4.6Noise control & calls3.0
4.9Battery4.4

Why is Wave Beam better than HA-EC25T?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
  2. Driver size8 mm vs 6 mm+33%

Why is HA-EC25T better than Wave Beam?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 30 h+25%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave BeamJBL Wave Beam≈ $304.6
JVC HA-EC25TJVC HA-EC25T≈ $354.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7 h
Total with charging case24 h30 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Fast charging supportYes—
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)—6.9 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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