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JBL Endurance Run 2 vs Apple EarPods with USB-C

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

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JBL Endurance Run 2 Wired

JBL Endurance Run 2 Wired

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • wired connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • IPX5 rating.
  • Wired earphones.
KSh 5,000In Stock
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Apple EarPods with USB-C

Apple EarPods with USB-C

  • wired connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
  • Wired design.
  • Microphone.
  • Voice assistant: siri via connected Apple device.
KSh 5,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Endurance Run 2 Wired if you want a lower price (KSh 500 less). Choose the Apple EarPods with USB-C if you prefer USB-C wired.

Fit

JBL Endurance Run 2 Wired
Three sizes of ear tips
Apple EarPods with USB-C
Fixed open-fit earbud design

Battery life

JBL Endurance Run 2 Wired
Wired earphones
Apple EarPods with USB-C
Wired design

Controls

JBL Endurance Run 2 Wired
One-button in-line remote
Apple EarPods with USB-C
In-line remote for volume, media playback

Connections

JBL Endurance Run 2 Wired
Wired audio
Apple EarPods with USB-C
USB-C wired

Audio

JBL Endurance Run 2 Wired
JBL Pure Bass Sound
Apple EarPods with USB-C
Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Endurance Run 2 Wired

  • Lower price: KSh 5,000 (vs KSh 5,500).
  • Connection: Wired audio.

Apple EarPods with USB-C

  • Connection: USB-C wired.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityJBL Endurance Run 2 WiredApple EarPods with USB-C
FitThree sizes of ear tipsFixed open-fit earbud design
Battery lifeWired earphonesWired design
ControlsOne-button in-line remoteIn-line remote for volume, media playback and calls
ConnectionsWired audioUSB-C wired
AudioJBL Pure Bass SoundEngineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass
Voice assistantGoogle Now or Siri via long pressSiri via connected Apple device

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Endurance Run 2 WiredApple EarPods with USB-C
BrandJBLApple
ModelEndurance Run 2 WiredEarPods (USB-C)
Announced20222023
TypeWired In-Ear EarphonesUSB-C Wired Earphones

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Endurance Run 2 WiredApple EarPods with USB-C
Battery LifeWired earphonesWired design
Charging TimeWired earphonesWired design
Fast ChargingWired earphonesWired design
Charging PortWired earphonesWired design
Wireless ChargingWired earphonesWired design

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Endurance Run 2 WiredApple EarPods with USB-C
ConnectionWired audioUSB-C wired
BluetoothWired earphonesWired design
Bluetooth RangeWired earphonesWired design
Multipoint ConnectionWired earphonesWired design
Connector—USB-C

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Endurance Run 2 WiredApple EarPods with USB-C
Voice AssistantGoogle Now or Siri via long pressSiri via connected Apple device
Special FeaturesFlipHook; TwistLock; FlexSoft; magnetic earbudsAnatomically shaped EarPods design

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Endurance Run 2 WiredApple EarPods with USB-C
Drivers8.2 mm dynamic drivers—
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 kHz—
Audio CodecsWired audio—
Active Noise CancellationNoNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeWired passive designNo
Spatial AudioWired passive designNo
MicrophonesIn-line microphoneBuilt-in microphone
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass SoundEngineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Endurance Run 2 WiredApple EarPods with USB-C
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Endurance Run 2 WiredApple EarPods with USB-C
ControlsOne-button in-line remoteIn-line remote for volume, media playback and calls
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5—
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsThree sizes of ear tips; one enhancerFixed open-fit earbud design

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Endurance Run 2 WiredApple EarPods with USB-C
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Endurance Run 2 Wired earphonesEarPods (USB-C)
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableWired earphonesNo charging required
Audio CableAttached audio cableIntegrated cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree sizes of ear tips; enhancerFixed open-fit design
DocumentationWarranty, warning, safety sheet and quick start guideQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Neither has active noise cancellation.
  • Both use wired connection.

In summary

JBL Endurance Run 2 and Apple EarPods USB-C share the main features compared here, so the lower-priced JBL Endurance Run 2 may be enough.

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