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JBL Wave Flex 2 vs Soundcore C40i

What Wave Flex 2 does better (3) and where C40i wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Flex 2
JBL · 2025Wave Flex 2
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $50
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Soundcore C40i
Soundcore · 2025C40i
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $50
9.3Noise control & calls3.1
7.6Battery4.6

Why is Wave Flex 2 better than C40i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · C40i: No
  2. Battery life10 h vs 7 h+43%
  3. Total with charging case40 h vs 21 h+90%

Why is C40i better than Wave Flex 2?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Flex 2JBL Wave Flex 2≈ $509.0
Soundcore C40iSoundcore C40i≈ $504.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size12 mm12 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω22 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h7 h
Total with charging case40 h21 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 5 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-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.8 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Colours—Midnight Black, Desert Bronze
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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