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JBL Tune Beam vs JBL Tune Beam 2

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

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JBL Tune Beam

JBL Tune Beam

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls you can customise.
KSh 11,800In Stock
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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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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Tune Beam if you want a lower price (KSh 500 less). Choose the JBL Tune Beam 2 if you want longer battery life (up to 48 hours) and larger 10 mm drivers.

Controls

JBL Tune Beam
Touch controls you can customise
JBL Tune Beam 2
Touch controls for playback

Fit

JBL Tune Beam
Three silicone ear-tip sizes
JBL Tune Beam 2
Ear tips included

Weight

JBL Tune Beam
5 g per earbud
JBL Tune Beam 2
5.2gg per earpiece

Battery life

JBL Tune Beam
Up to 12 hours ANC off
JBL Tune Beam 2
Up to 36 hours with the case

Noise cancellation

JBL Tune Beam
Noise cancellation
JBL Tune Beam 2
Active noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Beam

  • Lower price: KSh 11,800 (vs KSh 12,300).

JBL Tune Beam 2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 48 hours (vs 12 hours).
  • Larger drivers: 10 mm (vs 6 mm).

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PriorityJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam 2
FitThree silicone ear-tip sizesEar tips included
Weight5 g per earbud5.2gg per earpiece
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours ANC offUp to 36 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Charging15 minutes for up to 4 hours playbackYes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam 2
BrandJBLJBL
ModelTune Beam (original)Tune Beam 2
AnnouncedJanuary 20232024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, White, Turquoise

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam 2
Weight5 g per earbud5.2gg per earpiece
Dimensions—33.4 × 22.6 × 25 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam 2
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours ANC off; up to 10 hours ANC onUp to 48 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC on; up to 12 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeApproximately 2 hours from empty2 hours from empty
Fast Charging15 minutes for up to 4 hours playbackYes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam 2
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
Bluetooth5.3; A2DP1.3.2, AVRCP1.6.2, HFP1.8Bluetooth 5.3
App SupportJBL Headphones appJBL Headphones app
Multipoint Connection—Yes
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam 2
Special Features—True Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam 2
Drivers6 mm dynamic drivers10 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 k Hz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance16 ohms16Ω
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationAdaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware; Talk ThruAmbient Aware, TalkThru
MicrophonesFour microphones; Voice Aware6 microphones
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass; app EQ; Smart Audio and Video modesJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Spatial Audio—Spatial Sound

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 36 hours additional ANC off; 30 hours additional ANC onUp to 36 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Weight50.3 g42gg
Case Features750 m Ah lithium-ion polymer batteryStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No
Case Dimensions—61.5 × 29.15 × 47 mm

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam 2
ControlsApp-customizable touch controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54 earbudsIP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsThree silicone ear-tip sizesEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Beam 2
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Beam earbudsJBL Tune Beam 2 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableType-C USB charging cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree ear-tip sizes3 sizes of ear tips
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warningWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)
Audio Cable—Not included

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP54.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose Tune Beam 2 for longer rated battery life and drivers; Tune Beam is the cheaper choice if you do not need longer rated battery life.

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