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Alternatives to JBL WAVE FLEX 3

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

Alternatives to the WAVE FLEX 3

EarFun Clip 2
1
EarFun · 2026Clip 2
7.5
Same price ≈ $60
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Battery life 11 h vs 10 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Earbud weight (each) 5.5 g vs 4.4 g
Soundcore P42i
2
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4
10% cheaper ≈ $55
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Battery life 12 h vs 10 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Driver size 11 mm vs 12 mm
JBL WAVE Buds 3
3
JBL · 2026WAVE Buds 3
7.7
12% cheaper ≈ $55
  • Battery life with ANC 8 h vs 7 h
  • Driver size 8 mm vs 12 mm
  • Earbud weight (each) 4.9 g vs 4.4 g
Soundcore Liberty Buds
4
Soundcore · 2026Liberty Buds
8.1
10% cheaper ≈ $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 7 h
Audio Technica ATH-SQ1TW2NC
5
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.1
10% pricier ≈ $65
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Earbud weight (each) 4 g vs 4.4 g
  • Battery life 7.5 h vs 10 h
  • Driver size 5.8 mm vs 12 mm
OPPO Enco Air5
7
OPPO · 2026Enco Air5
8.4
12% cheaper ≈ $55
  • Battery life 13 h vs 10 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Charging time 1.5 h vs 2 h
  • Active noise cancelling
JLab JBuds Open Sport 2
8
JLab · 2026JBuds Open Sport 2
7.5
10% pricier ≈ $65
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
  • Driver size 14.2 mm vs 12 mm
  • Battery life 8 h vs 10 h
  • Earbud weight (each) 13.8 g vs 4.4 g
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8
9
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8
7.6
25% cheaper ≈ $45
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Battery life 11 h vs 10 h
  • Battery life with ANC 6 h vs 7 h
  • Bluetooth version 5.4 vs 6
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