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Alternatives to JBL WAVE Buds 3

10 true wireless earbuds at a similar price that compete with the WAVE Buds 3 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

JBL WAVE Buds 3
JBL · 2026
WAVE Buds 3
10 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
approx. price≈ $55
7.7

Alternatives to the WAVE Buds 3

OPPO Enco Air5
1
OPPO · 2026Enco Air5
8.4
Same price ≈ $55
  • Battery life 13 h vs 10 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Driver size 12 mm vs 8 mm
  • Active noise cancelling
Soundcore Liberty Buds
2
Soundcore · 2026Liberty Buds
8.2
Same price ≈ $55
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Battery life 7 h vs 10 h
  • Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 8 h
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8
3
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8
7.8
15% cheaper ≈ $45
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Battery life 11 h vs 10 h
  • Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 8 h
  • Bluetooth version 5.4 vs 6
JLab JBuds Open Sport 2
4
JLab · 2026JBuds Open Sport 2
7.6
Same price ≈ $55
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Driver size 14.2 mm vs 8 mm
  • Battery life 8 h vs 10 h
  • Earbud weight (each) 13.8 g vs 4.9 g
Vivo BUDS Pro
8
Vivo · 2026BUDS Pro
7.6
4% pricier ≈ $55
  • Battery life 13 h vs 10 h
  • Charging time 1 h vs 2 h
  • Driver size 11 mm vs 8 mm
  • Active noise cancelling
Soundcore P31i
10
Soundcore · 2026P31i
9.2
19% cheaper ≈ $45
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
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