Why is Wave Buds better than Wave Flex?
Wave Buds has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Wave Flex better than Wave Buds?
- Active noise cancellingNo · Wave Buds: Yes
- Driver size8 mm vs 12 mm+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 8 mm | 12 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 105 dB |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 8 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | — | 32 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 10 min → 2 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.5 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
