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Fairphone Fairbuds 2 vs JBL Tune Beam 2

What Fairbuds 2 does better (2) and where Tune Beam 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds 2
Fairphone · 2026Fairbuds 2
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ $130
vs
JBL Tune Beam 2
JBL · 2024Tune Beam 2
9.6Score
4 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
9.7Noise control & calls9.7
5.8Battery8.9

Why is Fairbuds 2 better than Tune Beam 2?

  1. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 10 mm+10%

Why is Tune Beam 2 better than Fairbuds 2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 10 h+67%
  3. Total with charging case40 h vs 48 h+20%
  4. Battery capacity45 mAh vs 65 mAh+44%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Beam 2≈ $759.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Microphones66
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h10 h
Total with charging case40 h48 h
Battery capacity45 mAh65 mAh
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.8 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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