JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL
60 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Calls
Travel
Gaming
Fitness
Commute
Budget
Specifications
| JBL Vibe Buds 2 | Sony WF-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | swappable ear canal tips | Innovative Noise Isolation Earbud Tips |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 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) | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes on a USB type-C charging cable will give you another three hours of playtime | 3 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | Sony Headphone Connect App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Vibe Buds 2
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong comfort (71th percentile)
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
JBL Vibe Buds 20.749score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-1000XM50.319score per dollar
JBL Vibe Buds 2 offers 2.3x better value for money
JBL Vibe Buds 2
Sony WF-1000XM5
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM5
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 37 specs.
