JBL Quantum 650 vs Apple AirPods Pro 2
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| Feature |  JBL Quantum 650 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 28,000.00 | KSh 28,500.00 |
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 45 hrs hours | Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled) |
| Weight | 331.5g | 5.3 grams |
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General
| Specification | JBL Quantum 650 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Apple |
| Model | Quantum 650 | AirPods Pro 2 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2022 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Teal, Black, White, Purple | White |
Design
| Specification | JBL Quantum 650 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 331.5g | 5.3 grams |
| Dimensions | — | 30.9 mm x 21.8 mm x 24.0 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Quantum 650 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 45 hrs hours | Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled) |
| Fast Charging | No | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Quantum 650 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| Connector | N/A — wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A — no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable included |
| App Support | No | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
Features
| Specification | JBL Quantum 650 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Multi-Platform Gaming | PC & Consoles | Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Hearing Protection |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Sensors | — | Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Touch control |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Quantum 650 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | mm dynamic driver | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 40 kHz | — |
| Impedance | 32 ohM | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Adaptive Transparency |
| Spatial Audio | Spatial Sound | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | 6mm Cardioid Boom Mic | Noise Cancelling | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | JBL Quantum Spatial Sound | Powerful, Immersive Audio | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Vent system for pressure equalization; Adaptive EQ; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case |
Charging Case
| Specification | JBL Quantum 650 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Up to 30 hours of listening time |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | Lightning |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | 45.2 mm x 60.6 mm x 21.7 mm |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | 50.8 grams |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Standard charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Quantum 650 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls | Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency; Swipe up or down to adjust volume; Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Cushioned ear cups | Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Quantum 650 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Quantum 650 | AirPods Pro 2 |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop |
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | Lightning to USB-C Cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A — not included | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear design | Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) |
| Documentation | QSG | Warranty card | Warning card | Documentation |