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JBL Wave Buds vs NGS Artica Duo

What Wave Buds does better (1) and where Artica Duo wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Buds
JBL · 2022Wave Buds
5.0Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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NGS Artica Duo
NGS · 2022Artica Duo
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $35
4.8Noise control & calls3.1
5.7Battery3.6

Why is Wave Buds better than Artica Duo?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 5 h+60%

Why is Artica Duo better than Wave Buds?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave BudsJBL Wave Buds≈ $355.0
NGS Artica DuoNGS Artica Duo≈ $353.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h5 h
Battery capacity—25 mAh
Charging time2 h1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
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 g—
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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