JBL Wave Beam

JBL Wave Beam

Launched Feb 2023 · Earbuds (TWS)

53
BasicGifng score
Good for value

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Usual price ₹2,699 · launch price ₹3,499

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Score breakdown

Sound
60

Clear, fairly balanced; narrow stage, budget detail

Noise cancelling
30

No ANC; snug tips isolate fairly well

Battery
64

8 h per charge claimed; about 20 h total in use

Features
48

App EQ, Fast Pair, ambient; SBC only, no multipoint stated

Calls
58

One reviewer rates mic above its price rivals

Comfort & fit
60

Large buds tire ears in long sessions

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Clean, even-handed sound that stays clear when turned up loud
  • Seals well, blocking a fair amount of outside noise for a non-ANC bud
  • Microphone picks up voice better than most rivals at this price
  • JBL app with presets, custom EQ, control mapping and Find My Buds
  • Got roughly 20 hours in total from buds and case in daily use

Cons

  • Larger buds can get uncomfortable in long sessions
  • Highs could be livelier and the stage feels narrow
  • Only the SBC codec, no AAC
  • No noise cancelling
  • Looks much like older JBL buds
  • GeekmanMar 2023

    Decent sounding non-ANC budget pair held back by so-so comfort; reviewer names a rival as the stronger buy.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers8 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes
Battery
Earbuds alone8 h
With the case32 h
Fast charging10 min = 2 h
Wireless chargingNo
Connection
Bluetooth5.2
Quick pairingYes
Latency / game modegame mode
AppYes
Build & fit
Water resistanceIP54
Controlstouch
In-ear detectionNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack, White, Beige, Mint

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