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JBL Wave Flex 2 vs Soundcore V40i

What Wave Flex 2 does better (0) and where V40i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Flex 2
JBL · 2025Wave Flex 2
9.0Score
0 advantages≈ $55
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Soundcore V40i
Soundcore · 2025V40i
2 advantages≈ $50

Why is Wave Flex 2 better than V40i?

Wave Flex 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is V40i better than Wave Flex 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Flex 2JBL Wave Flex 2≈ $559.0
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver size12 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h—
Total with charging case40 h—
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—10.1 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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