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JBL Wave Flex 2 vs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

What Wave Flex 2 does better (0) and where Nord Buds 3 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Flex 2
JBL · 2025Wave Flex 2
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $55
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OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
OnePlus · 2024Nord Buds 3 Pro
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $55
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
7.6Battery7.7

Why is Wave Flex 2 better than Nord Buds 3 Pro?

Wave Flex 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Nord Buds 3 Pro better than Wave Flex 2?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. Total with charging case40 h vs 44 h+10%
  5. Driver size12 mm vs 12.4 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Flex 2JBL Wave Flex 2≈ $559.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size12 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case40 h44 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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