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Updated January 10, 2024·
For a more premium listening experience with slightly better overall sound quality, you might prefer the Beats Studiobuds; however, if budget is a concern, the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless offers good value with strong performance in calls and meetings and a higher comfort score. The Beats have active noise cancelling, which is great for noisier environments, while the JBL does not, but the JBL is both sweatproof and dustproof, making it more suitable for exercise. Keep in mind that neither of these earbuds are ideal for gaming or watching TV due to latency issues. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
- Good for gaming
Key differences
Music
7.2
6.6
The Beats Studiobuds is good for music, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
5.2
7.3
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for gaming, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
7.8
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and Beats Studiobuds are both good for phone calls, though the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
7.3
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good.
TV and Video
5.6
6.9
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for TV and video, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.3 Hours
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless costs $30.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.5
The Beats Studiobuds and JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Studiobuds and JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Studiobuds | JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 8.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 16 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 8.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Studiobuds
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
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LaFonda | April 2023
"The Vibe Beam earbuds may not be a sleek as other earbuds in the price range, such as the equally priced Vibe Buds, but they sound great, have a long battery life, and come with an equalizer. And if you just need a solid pair if earbuds to get you through your commute, these will do the trick. I have no complaints here."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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