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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is your top concern for music and podcasts, both JBL Live Pro 2 and JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless offer similar quality, but the latter scores a bit higher in overall sound quality. For calls and meetings, the JBL Vibe Beam is rated better for microphone quality. The JBL Live Pro 2 comes with active noise cancelling which the Vibe Beam lacks, making it a better choice if you're looking for noise isolation, especially during air travel or in noisy environments. Both products are suitable for exercise being sweatproof, but the Live Pro 2 offers a higher battery life. If budget is a significant factor, consider that the Vibe Beam performs well in many areas and is less expensive, while the Live Pro 2 provides certain high-end features like active noise cancelling and more battery life at a higher price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Good for gaming
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.9
6.6
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Gaming
5.3
7.3
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for gaming, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
7.8
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
7.3
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
6.9
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for TV and video, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Cost
$150
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live Pro 2 has a price of $150 and the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless costs $30.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Battery
8.3 Hours
8.3 Hours
The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life. The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life.
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How the JBL Live Pro 2 and the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Pro 2 | JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 8.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.8 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 | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.8 Grams | 8.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Live Pro 2
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | February 2023
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."
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 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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