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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

Nothing CMF Buds 2
1
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2
9.4
Same price ≈ $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
2
JLab · 2025JBUDS PODS ANC
8.4
Same price ≈ $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
Huawei FreeBuds SE 3
3
Huawei · 2025FreeBuds SE 3
8.3
11% cheaper ≈ $35
  • 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
EarFun Clip
5
EarFun · 2025Clip
9.3
5% pricier ≈ $40
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Charging time 1 h vs 2 h
  • Earbud weight (each) 5.7 g vs 4.5 g
AVIOT TE-U1
6
AVIOT · 2025TE-U1
8.8
13% cheaper ≈ $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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3R
8
OnePlus · 2025Nord Buds 3R
9.4
8% cheaper ≈ $35
  • 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 Plus
9
Nothing · 2025CMF Buds 2 Plus
9.5
8% pricier ≈ $40
  • Battery life with ANC 33 h vs 8 h
  • Battery life 14 h vs 10 h
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Charging time 4.5 h vs 2 h
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