How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Audio
  3. JBL WAVE FLEX 3
  4. Alternatives

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.

JBL WAVE FLEX 3
JBL · 2026
WAVE FLEX 3
10 hActive noise cancellingIPx4
approx. price≈ $60
7.6

Alternatives to the WAVE FLEX 3

Soundcore P42i
1
Soundcore · 2026P42i
9.4
7% pricier ≈ $65
  • 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
Edifier W260NC
2
Edifier · 2026W260NC
8.1
8% pricier ≈ $65
  • Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
  • Highest frequency 40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • LDAC
  • Battery life 8 h vs 10 h
  • Driver size 6 mm vs 12 mm
JBL WAVE Buds 3
4
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
5
Soundcore · 2026Liberty Buds
8.2
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
6
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-SQ1TW2NC
8.2
12% 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
Vivo BUDS Pro
7
Vivo · 2026BUDS Pro
7.6
8% cheaper ≈ $55
  • Battery life 13 h vs 10 h
  • Charging time 1 h vs 2 h
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Driver size 11 mm vs 12 mm
OPPO Enco Air5
8
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
10
JLab · 2026JBuds Open Sport 2
7.6
12% cheaper ≈ $55
  • 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
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare