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JBL Tune Beam 2 vs JBL Live Pro+ TWS

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

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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 Live Pro+ TWS

JBL Live Pro+ TWS

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 10 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Connects to one device at a time.
  • Up to 21 hours with the case.
KSh 13,500In Stock
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JBL Tune BudsKSh 11,000
JBL Tune Buds 2KSh 12,000
JBL Tune Flex 2KSh 12,500
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEKSh 12,000
JBL Tune 230NCKSh 11,000
JBL Tune 130NCKSh 11,500
Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro Hybrid ANCKSh 12,000
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Our quick verdict

The JBL Tune Beam 2 is the stronger choice: it offers up to 36 hours with the charging case and has better water and dust protection (IP54) and virtual surround sound, while the JBL Live Pro+ TWS only has larger 11 mm drivers.

Connections

JBL Tune Beam 2
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Two devices

JBL Tune Beam 2
Can stay connected to two devices
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Connects to one device at a time

Battery life

JBL Tune Beam 2
Up to 36 hours with the case
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Up to 21 hours with the case

Weight

JBL Tune Beam 2
5.2gg per earpiece
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
10 g per earbud

Water resistance

JBL Tune Beam 2
IP54 water and dust resistance
JBL Live Pro+ TWS
IPX4 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Beam 2

  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case (vs 21).
  • Multipoint connection.
  • Spatial Sound.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Lower price: KSh 12,300 (vs KSh 13,500).

JBL Live Pro+ TWS

  • Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 10 mm).

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PriorityJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Weight5.2gg per earpiece10 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 36 hours with the caseUp to 21 hours with the case
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesConnects to one device at a time
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
Fast chargingYes, 3 hours runtime from speed chargeYes

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Live Pro+ TWS
BrandJBLJBL
ModelTune Beam 2Live Pro+ TWS
Announced20242021
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack, White, TurquoiseBlack, White, Pink, Beige

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Weight5.2gg per earpiece10g per earpiece
Dimensions33.4 × 22.6 × 25 mm per earbud—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Battery LifeUp to 48 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC on; up to 12 hours with ANC offUp to 7 hours; up to 6 hours with ANC on; up to 7 hours with ANC off
Charging Time2 hours from empty2 hours from empty
Fast ChargingYes — 3 hours runtime from speed chargeYes
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Live Pro+ TWS
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Multipoint ConnectionYesNo
ConnectorWireless audio connectionWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNo audio cableNo audio cable
App SupportJBL Headphones appJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Special FeaturesTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Voice Assistant—Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Drivers10 mm dynamic drivers11 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance16Ω16Ω
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive Noise CancelingAdaptive Noise Cancelling
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioSpatial SoundNo
Microphones6 microphonesBuilt-in microphone
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice AwareJBL Signature Sound

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 36 hours total playback contributionUp to 21 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNoNo
Case Dimensions61.5 × 29.15 × 47 mm—
Case Weight42gg49.5g
Case FeaturesStandard charging caseStandard charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Live Pro+ TWS
ControlsTouch ControlTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54, Water resistantIPX4, Sweat proof
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Live Pro+ TWS
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Beam 2 headphonesLive Pro+ TWS
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableType-C USB charging cableType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / Accessories3 sizes of ear tips5 Sizes of ear tips
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i); Warranty / Warning (W / !)

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the JBL Tune Beam 2 is the better buy; the JBL Live Pro+ TWS makes sense if you want larger 11 mm drivers.

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In-stock alternatives

JBL Tune Flex 2For JBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2View product ↗Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEFor JBL Tune Beam 2Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FEView product ↗JBL Live Pro+ TWSFor JBL Live Pro+ TWSJBL Live Pro+ TWSView product ↗JBL Tune Buds 2For JBL Live Pro+ TWSJBL Tune Buds 2View product ↗

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