JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL
60 Overall Score
vs
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
JLab
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Vibe Buds 2 | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | swappable ear canal tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.12 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 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) | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes on a USB type-C charging cable will give you another three hours of playtime | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP55 |
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)
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
JBL Vibe Buds 22.205score per dollar
vs
JLab Jbuds Pods ANC1.712score per dollar
JBL Vibe Buds 2 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JLab Jbuds Pods ANC
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 34 specs.
