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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and better call quality, the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless earbuds are suitable as they offer these features along with a lower price than the Steelseries TUSQ. However, if you're interested in gaming, the Steelseries TUSQ, with its wired connection and superior gaming audio performance, would be a better choice despite being somewhat more expensive. The JBL model also has a waterproof design, which can be crucial for exercising or outdoor use, while the TUSQ, featuring a boom mic, might provide better durability and mic quality for calls and meetings. 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 Steelseries TUSQ
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for music, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
7.3
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good.
Phone Calls
7.8
5.2
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3
4.7
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.0
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and Steelseries TUSQ are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is somewhat better.
Battery
8.3 Hours
N/A
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has 8.3 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$30
$42
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless has a price of $30 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $42.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
6.9
7.3
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Steelseries TUSQ to be good for TV and video, while the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless is only fair.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $42 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
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Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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.
About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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