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Beats Solo Buds vs JBL Tune Buds 2

What Solo Buds does better (2) and where Tune Buds 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Beats Solo Buds
Beats · 2024Solo Buds
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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JBL Tune Buds 2
JBL · 2024Tune Buds 2
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $65
9.3Noise control & calls5.8
7.4Battery9.1

Why is Solo Buds better than Tune Buds 2?

  1. Battery life18 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.7 g vs 11 g+93%

Why is Tune Buds 2 better than Solo Buds?

  1. Total with charging case18 h vs 36 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

Beats Solo BudsBeats Solo Buds≈ $658.9
JBL Tune Buds 2JBL Tune Buds 2≈ $657.4
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—10 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life18 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—10 h
Total with charging case18 h36 h
Battery capacity—68 mAh
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.7 g11 g
Protection rating—IP54
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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