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JBL Wave Buds vs JVC HA-A3T

What Wave Buds does better (3) and where HA-A3T wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Buds
JBL · 2022Wave Buds
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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JVC HA-A3T
JVC · 2022HA-A3T
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
4.6Noise control & calls3.0
5.6Battery3.2
5.6Build & features2.3

Why is Wave Buds better than HA-A3T?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 7 h+14%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 10 g2.2×
  3. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is HA-A3T better than Wave Buds?

HA-A3T has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave BudsJBL Wave Buds≈ $354.9
JVC HA-A3TJVC HA-A3T≈ $303.8
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h7 h
Total with charging case—22 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g10 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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