Weight
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- 4.5 g per earbud
- JBL Vibe Beam
- 8.8 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
JBL Wave Buds 2 vs JBL Vibe Beam
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Wave Buds 2
KSh 9,000In Stock | 02  JBL Vibe Beam
KSh 8,300In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Wave Buds 2 is the stronger choice: it offers up to 30 hours with the charging case and has better water and dust protection (IP54) and active noise cancellation, while the JBL Vibe Beam only costs KSh 700 less.
Connections
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
Two devices
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Can stay connected to two devices
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Connects to one device at a time
Battery life
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Up to 30 hours with the case
- JBL Vibe Beam
- Up to 24 hours with the case
Noise cancellation
- JBL Wave Buds 2
- Active noise cancellation
- JBL Vibe Beam
- No noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Wave Buds 2
- IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX2).
- Active noise cancellation.
- Rated for up to 30 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
- Multipoint connection.
- Lighter: 4.5 g each (vs 8.8 g).
- Slimmer: 15.8 mm thick (vs 21.86 mm).
JBL Vibe Beam
- Lower price: KSh 8,300 (vs KSh 9,000).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Wave Buds 2 | JBL Vibe Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Ear tips included | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 4.5 g per earbud | 8.8 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 30 hours with the case | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 24 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Connects to one device at a time |
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Active noise cancellation | No noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IPX2 water and dust resistance |
| Fast charging | Yes, 3 hours runtime from speed charge | Yes |
| Microphones | 4 microphones | Built-in microphone |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- 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.
- Both use 8 mm drivers.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL Wave Buds 2 is the better buy; the JBL Vibe Beam makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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