JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL
60 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Travel
Commute
Calls
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| JBL Vibe Buds 2 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | swappable ear canal tips | l |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 11★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | JBL Vibe Buds 2 - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds with JBL Pure Bass Sound & Smart Ambient Technology, 4mics for Crisp, Clear Calls, up to 40Hrs of Playback, IP54 Dust & Water Resistant (Pink) | Fast Charging,Noise Cancellation,Sweatproof,Microphone Included,Transparency Mode,Water Resistant |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes on a USB type-C charging cable will give you another three hours of playtime | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 31 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Google Assistant |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Vibe Buds 2
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Google Pixel Buds Pro
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 32 specs.