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Redmi Buds 8 Pro vs JBL Tune Beam 2

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Redmi Buds 8 Pro

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Up to 33 hours with the case.
  • Five minutes for up to two hours.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
KSh 11,900In Stock
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JBL Tune Beam 2

JBL Tune Beam 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 12,300In Stock
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JBL Tune Buds 2KSh 12,000
JBL Tune Flex 2KSh 12,500
Redmi Buds 6 ProKSh 10,680
Soundcore Liberty 3 ProKSh 11,600
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEKSh 12,000
JBL Tune 230NCKSh 11,000
JBL Tune 130NCKSh 11,500
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Our quick verdict

The JBL Tune Beam 2 is the better buy: it has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, with the same IP54 rating as the Redmi Buds 8 Pro.

Connections

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Bluetooth 5.4 connection
JBL Tune Beam 2
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Battery life

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Up to 33 hours with the case
JBL Tune Beam 2
Up to 36 hours with the case

Fit

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Small and Large tips supplied
JBL Tune Beam 2
Ear tips included

Weight

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
5.3 g per earbud
JBL Tune Beam 2
5.2gg per earpiece

Two devices

Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Connects to two devices at once
JBL Tune Beam 2
Stays connected to two devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

JBL Tune Beam 2

  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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PriorityRedmi Buds 8 ProJBL Tune Beam 2
FitSmall and Large tips suppliedEar tips included
Weight5.3 g per earbud5.2gg per earpiece
Battery lifeUp to 33 hours with the caseUp to 36 hours with the case
Two devicesConnects to two devices at onceStays connected to two devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProJBL Tune Beam 2
BrandRedmiJBL
Model69547; 69549Tune Beam 2
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorGlacier Blue; Obsidian BlackBlack, White, Turquoise
Announced—2024

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProJBL Tune Beam 2
Weight5.3g ±0.1g per earbud; 46.9g ±1g total5.2gg per earpiece
Dimensions30.6 × 21.3 × 24.5mm per earbud33.4 × 22.6 × 25 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProJBL Tune Beam 2
Battery LifeUp to eight hours; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection off in manufacturer testingUp to 48 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC on; up to 12 hours with ANC off
Fast ChargingFive minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC offYes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C
Charging Time—2 hours from empty
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProJBL Tune Beam 2
ConnectionBluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCPBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth RangeUp to 10m in unobstructed open space—
Multipoint ConnectionDual-device connectivityYes
ConnectorNot applicable — true wireless designWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNot applicable — no wired audio connectionNo audio cable
App SupportXiaomi Earbuds; Android 7.0+ (1.31.0i+) or iOS 14.0+ (1.23.0+)JBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProJBL Tune Beam 2
Special FeaturesGoogle Fast Pair; dual-device connection; audio sharing on specified compatible Xiaomi devicesTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProJBL Tune Beam 2
DriversCoaxial triple-driver system10 mm dynamic drivers
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANC up to 55dB; up to 5kHz bandwidth measured separately, not simultaneouslyAdaptive Noise Canceling
Spatial AudioDimensional audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Audio enabled through supported phone settings or appSpatial Sound
MicrophonesThree microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 12m/s wind6 microphones
Audio FeaturesHi-Res Audio Wireless certification; LDAC; configurable audio settings; supported Xiaomi devices allow audio sharingJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Frequency Response—20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance—16Ω
Transparency / Ambient Mode—Ambient Aware, TalkThru

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProJBL Tune Beam 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 33 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditionsUp to 36 hours total playback contribution
Case Charging480mAh battery; input 5V 700mA MAX; output 5V 500mA MAXUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions61.01 × 48.28 × 25.17mm61.5 × 29.15 × 47 mm
Case Weight36.3g ±1g42gg
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 rating excludes charging case—
Case FeaturesBattery-level light stripStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProJBL Tune Beam 2
ControlsTap gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi EarbudsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersionIP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSmall and Large tips supplied; Medium tips preinstalledEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Buds 8 ProJBL Tune Beam 2
Headphones / EarbudsRedmi Buds 8 Pro earbudsJBL Tune Beam 2 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableNot applicable — true wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesTwo Small and two Large tips; two Medium tips preinstalled3 sizes of ear tips
DocumentationUser manualWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP54.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have virtual surround sound.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

The JBL Tune Beam 2 is the better buy for almost everyone, with an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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In-stock alternatives

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