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JBL Wave Flex vs Yamaha TW-E7B

What Wave Flex does better (3) and where TW-E7B wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Flex
JBL · 2022Wave Flex
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Yamaha TW-E7B
Yamaha · 2022TW-E7B
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $45
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
6.2Battery3.2

Why is Wave Flex better than TW-E7B?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 6 h+33%
  2. Total with charging case32 h vs 22 h+45%
  3. Driver size12 mm vs 10 mm+20%

Why is TW-E7B better than Wave Flex?

TW-E7B has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave FlexJBL Wave Flex≈ $458.3
Yamaha TW-E7BYamaha TW-E7B≈ $455.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size12 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h6 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case32 h22 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—7.3 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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