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JBL Wave Buds 2 vs Motorola Moto Buds Bass

What Wave Buds 2 does better (1) and where Moto Buds Bass wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Buds 2
JBL · 2025Wave Buds 2
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $30
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Motorola Moto Buds Bass
Motorola · 2025Moto Buds Bass
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $30
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
7.8Battery7.5
5.6Build & features4.5

Why is Wave Buds 2 better than Moto Buds Bass?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%

Why is Moto Buds Bass better than Wave Buds 2?

  1. Total with charging case40 h vs 43 h+7%
  2. Driver size8 mm vs 12.4 mm+55%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Buds 2JBL Wave Buds 2≈ $307.8
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h9 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case40 h43 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Weight—51 g
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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