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JBL Wave Buds vs JVC HA-A30T

What Wave Buds does better (1) and where HA-A30T wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Buds
JBL · 2022Wave Buds
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
JVC HA-A30T
JVC · 2022HA-A30T
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
4.6Noise control & calls7.2
5.6Battery5.6
5.6Build & features6.0

Why is Wave Buds better than HA-A30T?

  1. Driver size8 mm vs 6 mm+33%

Why is HA-A30T better than Wave Buds?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Wave Buds: Yes
  2. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 4.2 g+7%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave BudsJBL Wave Buds≈ $354.9
JVC HA-A30TJVC HA-A30T≈ $456.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Semi-open
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—7 h
Total with charging case—21 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g4.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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