JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL
60 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore P31i
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Gaming
Commute
Music
Calls
Specifications
| JBL Vibe Buds 2 | Soundcore P31i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | swappable ear canal tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic Driver |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 14.199999809265137 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 120 dB★ |
| 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 |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes on a USB type-C charging cable will give you another three hours of playtime | 10 min for 3.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones | soundcore |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Vibe Buds 2
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong connectivity (71th percentile)
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (33th percentile)
Soundcore P31i
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92th percentile)92th %ile
Pricing
JBL Vibe Buds 21.492score per dollar
vs
Soundcore P31i2.444score per dollar
Soundcore P31i offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Soundcore P31i
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 34 specs.
