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JBL Wave Buds vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro

What Wave Buds does better (3) and where Redmi Buds 3 Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Buds
JBL · 2022Wave Buds
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro
Xiaomi · 2021Redmi Buds 3 Pro
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
4.6Noise control & calls7.2
5.6Battery2.8
5.6Build & features5.0

Why is Wave Buds better than Redmi Buds 3 Pro?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 6 h+33%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 4.9 g+9%

Why is Redmi Buds 3 Pro better than Wave Buds?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Wave Buds: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave BudsJBL Wave Buds≈ $354.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h6 h
Total with charging case—28 h
Battery capacity—35 mAh
Charging time2 h3 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g4.9 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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