JBL Tune Beam 2

The JBL Tune Beam 2 has flagship-level adaptive ANC at a budget price, but the 6-hour battery life is a serious drawback. If noise cancelling is your top priority and you don't mind frequent charging, these are worth a look. Otherwise, the comfort and battery issues might be dealbreakers.

The ANC is the star here. Adaptive noise cancelling that tunes itself to your environment, and it works. In our testing, it's up there with earbuds costing twice as much. Sound quality is middle of the pack, with the 10mm drivers delivering clear audio but nothing that'll blow your socks off. The mic setup is a standout for calls, scoring in the 82nd percentile. But the battery is a real letdown. Six hours per charge is one of the worst results we've seen in this category, and the comfort score of 29th percentile means these might not stay in your ears as long as you'd like anyway.

Against the Sony WF-1000XM6 or Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation, the Tune Beam 2 can't compete on battery or comfort, but it holds its own on ANC at a fraction of the price. The Technics EAH-AZ100 beats it on sound quality and battery, but costs significantly more. The Soundcore P31i and EarFun Air Pro 4+ are closer in price, and while they don't match the JBL's ANC, they offer better battery life and comfort. It really comes down to what you value more: noise cancelling or endurance.

At CAD 140, the Tune Beam 2 is priced like a budget earbud but delivers flagship-level ANC. That's the trade-off. You're getting excellent noise cancelling and decent call quality, but you're sacrificing battery life and comfort. If ANC is your top priority and you don't mind charging more often, this is a solid deal. If you need all-day battery or plan to use these at the gym, your money is better spent elsewhere.

The JBL Tune Beam 2 is a bit of a mixed bag. The adaptive noise cancelling is genuinely impressive, sitting in the 97th percentile of our database. That's flagship-level ANC in a budget-friendly package. But the battery life is rough, landing in the 6th percentile. Six hours on the earbuds is just not competitive in 2025.

Sound is solid but not spectacular, with 10mm drivers doing a decent job. The six-mic setup handles calls well enough. But comfort is a weak spot, and if you're planning to work out with these, the fitness score of 28.1 out of 100 should give you pause.

Skip these if you need all-day battery life or plan to use them for fitness. The 6-hour battery and 28.1 fitness score are dealbreakers for gym-goers and travelers. If comfort is a priority for long listening sessions, the 29th percentile comfort rating suggests you'll be adjusting these more than you'd like. Look at the Soundcore P31i or EarFun Air Pro 4+ for better endurance at a similar price.

The JBL Tune Beam 2 is for people who want top-tier ANC without paying flagship prices. If you're mostly using these at a desk, on a commute, or in noisy environments where you can charge them regularly, they're a great pick. The adaptive noise cancelling is genuinely impressive, and the call quality is a pleasant surprise. Just don't expect marathon battery life or gym-ready comfort.