Battery life
- JBL Tune Beam 2
- Up to 36 hours with the case
- JBL Tune Buds
- Up to 30 hours with the case
Earbud comparison
JBL Tune Beam 2 vs JBL Tune Buds
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Tune Beam 2
KSh 12,300In Stock | 02  JBL Tune Buds
KSh 11,000In Stock |
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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, has virtual surround sound and offers Spatial Sound, while the JBL Tune Buds only costs KSh 1,300 less.
Weight
- JBL Tune Beam 2
- 5.2gg per earpiece
- JBL Tune Buds
- 10.8 g per earbud
Fast charging
- JBL Tune Beam 2
- Yes, 3 hours runtime from speed charge
- JBL Tune Buds
- Yes
Impedance
- JBL Tune Beam 2
- 16Ω
- JBL Tune Buds
- 32Ω
Spatial audio
- JBL Tune Beam 2
- Spatial Sound
- JBL Tune Buds
- No
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Tune Beam 2
- Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case (vs 30).
- Spatial Sound.
- Virtual surround sound.
JBL Tune Buds
- Lower price: KSh 11,000 (vs KSh 12,300).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Tune Beam 2 | JBL Tune Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Ear tips included | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 5.2gg per earpiece | 10.8 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 36 hours with the case | Up to 30 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Fast charging | Yes, 3 hours runtime from speed charge | Yes |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 32Ω |
| Spatial audio | Spatial Sound | No |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both are rated IP54.
- 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.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL Tune Beam 2 is the better buy; the JBL Tune Buds makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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