JBL Wave BudsBlack
JBL · Released September 10, 2026

Wave Buds

JBL Wave Buds, True Wireless Stereo (TWS), 20 - 20000 Hz, Calls/Music/Sport/Everyday, 9 g, Headset, Black

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Key specs
Connection
True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
Driver size
0.31 in (8 mm)
Controls
Touch
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Headset
Audio
Type
Headphones
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
Bluetooth
5.2
Battery
480 h
Driver
8 mm
Impedance
16 Ω
Body
Weight
0.3 oz (9 g)
Dimensions
20.4 mm × 15.8 mm × 21.5 mm
IP rating
IP54
Colors
Black
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

AudioHeadphones · In-ear / earbudsBT 5.2 · 480 h
Weight0.3 oz (9 g)20.4 mm × 15.8 mm × 21.5 mm · IP54
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Full specifications

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Sound

Driver type
Dynamic
Driver size
0.31 in (8 mm)
Frequency response
20 - 20000 Hz
Freq. min
20
Freq. max
20000
Impedance
16 Ω
Sensitivity
100 dB

Battery

Total with case
24
Earbud battery
47
Case battery
550
Battery type
Built-in battery
Charging port
USB-C
Fast charging
✓
Recharge time
2 h
Charging case
✓

Connectivity

Connection
True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP

Microphone

Microphone
Built-in
Mic sensitivity
-38 dB

Controls & Software

Controls
Touch
Compatibility
Calls/Music/Sport/Everyday

Comfort & Build

Dimensions
0.8 in (20.4 mm)
Water resistance
IP54
Colors
  • Black
Cables included
USB Type-C

Charging Case

Case weight
34

Launch

Released
September 10, 2026
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