detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: I'll list down the pros and cons, but before that here's a story that will explain why I had yo buy these earbuds.
In December of 2020 I first bought JBL C115. DEFINITELY THE BEST CHOICE OF HEADPHONES UNDER BUDGET. it lasted 4 years and a little more until 2025, 25th of April I had it in my trouser pockets and unknowingly spun it in the washing machine which damaged the hardware because it lacks water resistance.
Therefore, I had to buy JBL WAVE BUDS 2. Tbh the build isn't as good as C115, JBL C115 had a perfect snug fit, it would completely get into my ear and the silicone tip was actually of good quality, maybe the sound and bass isn't as good as WAVE BUDS 2.
overall WAVE BUDS 2 takes the trophy when it comes to the sound quality but its performance is EMBARRASSING in ANC, this is pure nonsense, JBL C115 didn't have any ANC yet the snug fit filtered all sounds. But this ANC nonsense in WAVE BUDS 2 is JUST PATHETIC!
In Conclusion:
Good sound quality, zero compromise in bass.
Bad fitting and build.
I hope that justifies the 3 stars.
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starRating: 3
title: Sound quality good, ANC and build quality bad
detailedReviews 2: content: I've been using Oneplus Z2 ANC and JBL Tune 310 UsbC earphones for past year. I'd say Wave Buds 2 is better than Z2, but worse than Tune 310. Still has clarity expected from JBL, but sounds lack "flavour", vocals included. Good enough for audiobooks, podcasts or youtube, but songs seem lacking.
Buds are comfortable, though. Doesn't sit too deep in ear, and still stays on during walking. Practically forgot these were there. Having no stem helps, doesn't get accidentally knocked out.
ANC makes almost no difference from passive noise isolation by in-ear buds. Talkthru mode is brilliant in amplifying voices over just ambient transparent mode.
Mic isn't great, but that's just neckband earphones vs TWS problem. Battery life including case is definitely more than 24 hrs, just the buds is definitely more than 6 hrs.
JBL app makes a lot of difference in customising the earphones. Can keep multiple user custom equaliser settings, audio balance etc.
No lid on case, but magnets are strong. Not strong enough to hold on if case falls, though. Dropped case from abt 5ft on bed, 1 bud popped out. Might be better to buy a silicon cover with lid for this.
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starRating: 4
title: Better than Z2, worse than Tune 310
detailedReviews 3: content: Nunca havia usado fones TWS (True Wireless Stereo) pois sempre tinha receio de que a bateria não duraria o suficiente, e que acabariam caindo da minha orelha por não encaixar bem. O JBL Wave Buds, me surpreendeu desde o primeiro momento de uso. Além de ser super leve, não incomoda, mesmo com mais de 4 horas de uso continuo.
A bateria dura 6 horas comigo, pois uso em volumes entre 70% - 80% o que é bastante agradável para mim. Por ser in-ear (ou seja, entram dentro do canal auditivo) o fone isola muito bem o som externo, e quando estou ouvindo música, praticamente não consigo ouvir nada ao meu redor. O fone possui um aplicativo que pode ser usado via Android/iOS e configurado para selecionar quais as funções dos toques de cada lado; play/pause, avançar/voltar, aumentar/diminuir e assim por diante. Além de oferecer um modo onde você consegue escutar os sons ao seu redor, sem retirar o fone, o que me surpreendeu bastante, pois posso continuar ouvindo música ou podcast em níveis baixos e ao mesmo tempo ouvir as pessoas ao meu redor.
O equalizador já vem com alguns modos pré-definidos que realmente funcionam muito bem. E você também pode ficar a vontade para escolher mais graves, agudos e médios. Para alguém que tinha receio em usar TWS, estou realmente satisfeito com a qualidade do som, o conforto e firmeza do fone no ouvido, e a duração da bateria. O único ponto que deixou a desejar é, o usuário não pode escolher livremente o que os comandos via toque vão fazer, isso já é pré-definido pelo aplicativo, mas com o tempo você se acostuma.
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starRating: 5
title: Surprised by TWS, good sound, comfort, battery
detailedReviews 4: content: I usually don't write review. But JBL Wave Buds 2 is really good. People who like good quality of sound music, not too punch in the sound. Perfect as it should be. Base is also good. I am impressed given the price range.
Please note: I am not commenting on touch control, battery life, design (which is obviously questionable) or noise cancellation effectiveness.
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starRating: 5
title: Good sound quality and bass for price
detailedReviews 5: content: This is not just a bad product – it’s an insult to customers. I’ve used local roadside ₹500 earbuds that sound 10 times better than this garbage. The volume is laughably low – even at max, it sounds like 3 bars out of 10. There’s a constant irritating airflow/humming noise that overpowers the actual audio. Music? Forget it. You’ll only hear cheap buzzing static like some broken radio.
This feels like a rip-off sold under the disguise of “earbuds”. The build, sound, and everything about it screams sub-standard, third-class quality. To make things worse, there’s no return option – clearly the seller knows no one would keep this junk after using it once.
This product is a pure scam, a waste of money, and honestly, it shouldn’t even be allowed to be sold online. If you’re reading this, do yourself a favor –RUN AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT ANY SECOND THOUGHT. You will not just regret buying it, you’ll be angry that you ever trusted it.
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starRating: 1
title: Terrible sound, low volume, no return option
detailedReviews 6: content: Call and mic quality sucks.
Volume is often times too low.
Needs to be reset to factory settings often,cause this device has gained sentience of its own and disconnects after a min or two.
Bass is non existent in this device.
Uncomfortable to wear most of the time.
No return or exchange option.
DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT.
Battery Life is average and charging speed is okay.
I now seriously doubt the quality of JBL products. Very disappointed to get cheated on by a trusted brand.
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starRating: 1
title: Bad call quality, low volume, disconnects often
detailedReviews 7: content: High level of static at low volumes, under 40%, which is louder than the media playing. Contacted customer supoort, got a warranty replacement. The static issue persisted. Returning both sets. Fit nicely in ears, did not hurt
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starRating: 1
title: Static at low volumes, replaced but issue persists
detailedReviews 8: content: Best sound quality i ever had .. my ear are not paining at all even i use for much hour ..
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starRating: 5
title: Best sound quality, comfortable for long use
detailedReviews 9: content: Perfect EarPods Better than AirPods
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starRating: 5
title: Perfect EarPods, better than AirPods
detailedReviews 10: content: I have already suffered due to receiving a counterfeit item. Now, I am being forced to face unnecessary issues and unprofessional handling of the Return & Refund service as well. This level of service is unacceptable.
Regards, Jayesh
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starRating: 5
title: Received counterfeit item, poor return service
detailedReviews 11: content: The media could not be loaded.
Ja tem mais de um ano de uso e o produto continua com excelente qualidade! Resistente, otimo som, isola super bem os sons externos! Super satisfeita!
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent quality after over a year
detailedReviews 12: content: BIEN PARA EL PRECIO
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starRating: 4
title: Good for the price
detailedReviews 13: content: Overall good, but the cover is not covering the top so you'll have to be careful
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starRating: 4
title: Overall good, careful with case cover
