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JBL Tune Beam vs JBL Tune Buds 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 Buds 2

JBL Tune Buds 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.5 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
KSh 12,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Tune Buds 2 if you want longer battery life (up to 48 hours) and larger 10 mm drivers. The JBL Tune Beam costs less.

Weight

JBL Tune Beam
5 g per earbud
JBL Tune Buds 2
5.5 g per earbud

Controls

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

Fit

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

Battery life

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

Noise cancellation

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Beam

No clear advantage over the JBL Tune Buds 2 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

JBL Tune Buds 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 Buds 2
FitThree silicone ear-tip sizesEar tips included
Weight5 g per earbud5.5 g per earbud
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

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

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

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Buds 2
Weight5 g per earbud5.5g per earpiece
Dimensions—22.9 × 15.6 × 19.7 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Buds 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
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Buds 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 Buds 2
Special Features—True Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Buds 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, JBL Deep Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Spatial Audio—Spatial Sound

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Buds 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 g40.6 g
Case Features750 m Ah lithium-ion polymer batteryStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No
Case Dimensions—62.6 × 29.8 × 48 mm

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune BeamJBL Tune Buds 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 Buds 2
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Beam earbudsJBL Tune Buds 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 Buds 2 for longer rated battery life and drivers.

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