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JBL Tour Pro 2 vs Beats Powerbeats Pro

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

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JBL Tour Pro 2

JBL Tour Pro 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 12.2 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 23,500In Stock
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Beats Powerbeats Pro

Beats Powerbeats Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 9 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours.
  • Sensors: optical wear detection.
KSh 22,300In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Tour Pro 2 is the stronger choice: it has active noise cancellation, lasts longer between charges (up to 40 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro only costs KSh 1,200 less.

Fit

JBL Tour Pro 2
Ear tips included
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Four ear-tip sizes

Controls

JBL Tour Pro 2
Touch Control
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud

Connections

JBL Tour Pro 2
Bluetooth 5.3
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Bluetooth wireless

Charging

JBL Tour Pro 2
Yes
Beats Powerbeats Pro
5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours

Microphones

JBL Tour Pro 2
6 microphones
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Dual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tour Pro 2

  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 40 hours (vs 9 hours).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2023 (vs 2019).
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

  • Lower price: KSh 22,300 (vs KSh 23,500).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityJBL Tour Pro 2Beats Powerbeats Pro
FitEar tips includedFour ear-tip sizes
Battery lifeUp to 40 hoursUp to 9 hours per charge; listed playback: 24 hours with the case
ControlsTouch ControlVolume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth wireless
ChargingYes5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours
Microphones6 microphonesDual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 2Beats Powerbeats Pro
BrandJBLBeats
ModelTour Pro 2Powerbeats Pro (original)
Announced2023April 2019
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack, Champagne—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 2Beats Powerbeats Pro
Weight12.2g per earpiece—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 2Beats Powerbeats Pro
Battery LifeUp to 40 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on; up to 10 hours with ANC offUp to 9 hours per earbud
Charging Time2 hours from empty—
Fast ChargingYes5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours; 15 minutes for up to 4.5 hours playback
Charging PortUSB-CLightning on charging case
Wireless ChargingYes—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 2Beats Powerbeats Pro
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth wireless
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3—
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportJBL Headphones app—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 2Beats Powerbeats Pro
Voice AssistantYesHands-free Hey Siri with compatible Apple devices; connected-device assistant via button
Special FeaturesSupports Auracast, True WirelessApple H1; either earbud independently usable; automaticplay/pause
Sensors—Optical wear detection; speech and motion accelerometers

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 2Beats Powerbeats Pro
Drivers10 mm dynamic drivers—
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz—
Impedance16Ω—
Active Noise CancellationTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling—
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThru—
Spatial AudioSpatial Sound—
Microphones6 microphonesDual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers
Audio FeaturesJBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound, Voice Aware—

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 2Beats Powerbeats Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case ChargingUSB-CLightning wired charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CLightning
Case Wireless ChargingYes—
Case Weight73g—
Case FeaturesSmart case—
Case Battery Life—More than 24 hours combined listening

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 2Beats Powerbeats Pro
ControlsTouch ControlVolume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5, Water resistant—
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedFour ear-tip sizes; adjustable ear hooks

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour Pro 2Beats Powerbeats Pro
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tour Pro 2 earbudsPowerbeats Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB Type-C charging cable—
Audio CableNot included—
Ear Tips / Accessories3 sizes of eartipsFour ear-tip sizes
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)—

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same case type: charging case.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

For most buyers the JBL Tour Pro 2 is the better buy; the Beats Powerbeats Pro makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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