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JBL Wave Buds vs JLab Go Air Sport

What Wave Buds does better (3) and where Go Air Sport wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Buds
JBL · 2022Wave Buds
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
JLab Go Air Sport
JLab · 2022Go Air Sport
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
4.6Noise control & calls4.2
5.6Battery5.2
5.6Build & features7.1

Why is Wave Buds better than Go Air Sport?

  1. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 6.2 g+38%
  2. Driver size8 mm vs 6 mm+33%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 2.2 h+10%

Why is Go Air Sport better than Wave Buds?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave BudsJBL Wave Buds≈ $354.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB103 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Total with charging case—32 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 codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—58 g
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g6.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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