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Alternatives to JBL Wave Buds 2

10 true wireless earbuds at a similar price that compete with the Wave Buds 2 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Wave Buds 2

AVIOT TE-U1
1
AVIOT · 2025TE-U1
8.8
Same price ≈ $35
  • Total with charging case 42 h vs 40 h
  • Charging time 1.5 h vs 2 h
  • Driver size 10 mm vs 8 mm
  • Battery life 9.5 h vs 10 h
Huawei FreeBuds SE 3
3
Huawei · 2025FreeBuds SE 3
8.2
9% cheaper ≈ $30
  • Charging time 1 h vs 2 h
  • Total with charging case 42 h vs 40 h
  • Driver size 10 mm vs 8 mm
  • Battery life 9 h vs 10 h
OnePlus Nord Buds 3R
5
OnePlus · 2025Nord Buds 3R
9.4
9% cheaper ≈ $30
  • Battery life 12 h vs 10 h
  • Total with charging case 54 h vs 40 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
Nothing CMF Buds 2
7
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2
9.4
19% pricier ≈ $40
  • Battery life with ANC 32 h vs 8 h
  • Battery life 13 h vs 10 h
  • Total with charging case 55 h vs 40 h
JLab JBUDS PODS ANC
8
JLab · 2025JBUDS PODS ANC
8.4
19% pricier ≈ $40
  • Total with charging case 56 h vs 40 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Driver size 11 mm vs 8 mm
  • Battery life with ANC 7 h vs 8 h
JLab GO PODS ANC
9
JLab · 2025GO PODS ANC
7.6
6% pricier ≈ $35
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Driver size 10 mm vs 8 mm
  • Earbud weight (each) 4.2 g vs 4.5 g
  • Battery life 7.5 h vs 10 h
  • Battery life with ANC 5 h vs 8 h
Soundcore P30i
10
Soundcore · 2024P30i
8.4
Same price ≈ $30
  • Charging time 1 h vs 2 h
  • Total with charging case 45 h vs 40 h
  • Driver size 10 mm vs 8 mm
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