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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless earbuds, being wireless, offer greater portability and are sweatproof, making them suitable for exercise. They have better built-in controls and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, plus they provide good noise isolation. On the downside, they may be less suitable for gaming due to possible latency issues, and their sound quality, while good, is not the highest. On the other hand, the KZ ZSN Pro earbuds have a slightly better overall sound quality and are wired, which could appeal to audiophiles seeking a reliable connection without latency concerns, but they lack the convenience of wireless use and are not optimized for use during physical activity. The choice depends on whether portability and ease of use (JBL Vibe Beam) or sound quality and no-latency experience (KZ ZSN Pro) are more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.7
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for music, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
7.3
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good.
Phone Calls
7.8
5.1
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3
4.9
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
5.3
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Battery
8.3 Hours
N/A
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$30
$24
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has a price of $30 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has excellent build quality, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
6.9
7.4
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) to be good for TV and video, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
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How the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 16 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
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Headphone Dungeon
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."
KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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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