JBL Vibe Buds 2
The 8mm dynamic drivers provide JBL Pure Bass sound, supported by active noise cancelling and an IP54 dust- and water-resistant build, with up to 40 hours of total battery life. Multipoint connectivity and four beamforming microphones enable clear calls and seamless device switching, while the JBL Headphones app adds a customizable EQ and Relax Mode soundscapes. These earbuds best suit budget-conscious users who prioritize call clarity and all-day endurance over critical music performance.
About This Earbuds
The 8mm dynamic drivers provide JBL Pure Bass sound, supported by active noise cancelling and an IP54 dust- and water-resistant build, with up to 40 hours of total battery life. Multipoint connectivity and four beamforming microphones enable clear calls and seamless device switching, while the JBL Headphones app adds a customizable EQ and Relax Mode soundscapes. These earbuds best suit budget-conscious users who prioritize call clarity and all-day endurance over critical music performance.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Wireless
- Active noise cancellation
- Battery life hours 10
- Case battery hours 40
- Water resistance IP54
- Multipoint
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong anc (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong connectivity (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average sound (7th percentile) 7th
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | swappable ear canal tips |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| 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) |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes on a USB type-C charging cable will give you another three hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 40 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | JBL Headphones |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | JBL Vibe Buds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | SoundPEATS H3 H3 | TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | hybrid | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | 40 | 26 | 54 | 50 | 37 | 35 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL Vibe Buds 2 | 83.5 | 90.1 | 33.4 | 6.6 | 88.7 | 70.4 | 70.8 | 59.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.8 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 88.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 96 | 70.4 | 99.3 | 79.6 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.4 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.6 | 94 | 70.4 | 84.7 | 88.8 |
| SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare | 96.6 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.9 | 80.8 | 70.4 | 90 | 88.8 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods Compare | 92 | 90.1 | 91 | 89.1 | 82.9 | 70.4 | 92.5 | 99.2 |
Usage Scores
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