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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless earbuds are budget-friendly and offer balanced features, good for general usage with clear microphone quality, and are suited for exercise due to being sweatproof. On the other hand, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds come with a higher price, but provide superior sound quality, better gaming and TV/video experience due to their low latency mode, and active noise cancelling which is great for air travel and noise isolation. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) also has a significantly longer battery life with the case, supports wireless charging, and ear detection, which might justify the extra cost for a more feature-rich experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
- The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
7.3
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good.
TV and Video
6.9
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Battery
8.3 Hours
6.7 Hours
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$149
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has a price of $30 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be good for music, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.8
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless are both good for phone calls.
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How the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 16 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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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