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JBL Wave Flex 2 vs Skullcandy Push Play Active

What Wave Flex 2 does better (4) and where Push Play Active wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Flex 2
JBL · 2025Wave Flex 2
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $50
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Skullcandy Push Play Active
Skullcandy · 2024Push Play Active
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $50
9.3Noise control & calls4.8
7.6Battery6.7

Why is Wave Flex 2 better than Push Play Active?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Push Play Active: No
  2. Driver size12 mm vs 6 mm2×
  3. Total with charging case40 h vs 34 h+18%
  4. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%

Why is Push Play Active better than Wave Flex 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Flex 2JBL Wave Flex 2≈ $509.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size12 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω22 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB104 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Total with charging case40 h34 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Orange, Black
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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