Creative JAM V2
Score: 77/100
EarFun Wave Pro with ANC
Score: 81/100Rankings
The EarFun Wave Pro offers budget-friendly over-ear ANC headphones with exceptional battery life, LDAC support and fast charging, making it a compelling choice for long trips and daily use. Its tinny sound profile and ear-cup warmth limit appeal for audiophiles seeking high-fidelity audio. Best suited for commuters, office workers and budget-conscious listeners who prioritize endurance and features over pure sound quality.
The Sound Blaster JAM V2 is an ultralight on-ear headset that excels with aptX HD/Low Latency support and a long 22-hour battery. Its drawbacks include the lack of ANC, on-ear pressure and limited SmartComms functionality outside Windows. It's ideal for commuters and office users who value lightweight design and high-resolution wireless audio.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
22 hours | 55 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 84 gbest | 266 g |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | 10 minutesbest |
— | 40,000 Hzbest | |
32 mm | 40 mmbest | |
— | 14.9 mbest | |
— | 29 Ωbest | |
— | 102 dBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 22 hours | 55 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 84 g | 266 g |
Audio(3) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 32 mm | 40 mm |
Frequency Response (Hz) | 20-20000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
Supported Audio Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
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Professional reviewers praise the JAM V2 for its feather-light 84 g chassis, solid frame, and high-resolution aptX HD/Low Latency audio that stays clear even during video playback. The bass-boost button and Creative App EQ are highlighted as useful sound-tuning tools, while multipoint Bluetooth and fast USB-C charging add practical convenience. Criticisms focus on the on-ear form factor's limited immersion, thin plastic adjustment arms, and the SmartComms Kit being confined to Windows 10 wired mode, which reduces its appeal for power users seeking advanced call features.
Everyday users consistently commend the headset's ultra-light weight, long 22-hour battery life, and the convenience of pairing two devices at once. The USB-C wired option and bass-boost button receive positive mentions, while common complaints revolve around on-ear pressure after extended wear, a bass response that needs the boost button, and the absence of active noise cancellation.
Professional reviewers praise the Wave Pro for its comfort, exceptional battery life, versatile ANC modes, and the rare inclusion of LDAC at this price tier, while noting that the sound can be tinny and that thermal buildup and limited driver data are drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently highlight the headphones' comfort, long battery endurance, foldable travel-friendly design, and fast charging as major positives, while recurring complaints focus on a tinny sound profile, ear warmth during prolonged wear, and ANC that doesn't fully rival higher-priced competitors.
