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JBL Wave Flex vs JVC XX HA-XC72T

What Wave Flex does better (2) and where XX HA-XC72T wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Flex
JBL · 2022Wave Flex
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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JVC XX HA-XC72T
JVC · 2022XX HA-XC72T
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
6.3Battery6.8

Why is Wave Flex better than XX HA-XC72T?

  1. Driver size12 mm vs 6 mm2×
  2. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 7.5 h+7%

Why is XX HA-XC72T better than Wave Flex?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave FlexJBL Wave Flex≈ $458.4
JVC XX HA-XC72TJVC XX HA-XC72T≈ $658.8
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver size12 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC8 h7.5 h
Total with charging case32 h—
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.6 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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