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JBL Wave Flex vs Skullcandy Rail ANC

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

JBL Wave Flex
JBL · 2022Wave Flex
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Skullcandy Rail ANC
Skullcandy · 2023Rail ANC
1 advantage≈ $55
9.3Noise control & calls4.2

Why is Wave Flex better than Rail ANC?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Rail ANC: No
  2. Driver size12 mm vs 6 mm2×

Why is Rail ANC better than Wave Flex?

  1. Total with charging case32 h vs 38 h+19%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave FlexJBL Wave Flex≈ $458.3
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 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB100 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h—
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case32 h38 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
Design & build
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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