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JBL Vibe Beam 2 vs OnePlus Buds 4

What Vibe Beam 2 does better (2) and where Buds 4 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

JBL Vibe Beam 2
JBL · 2025Vibe Beam 2
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $65
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OnePlus Buds 4
OnePlus · 2025Buds 4
8.8Score
5 advantages≈ $60
6.0Noise control & calls5.2
8.4Battery8.0

Why is Vibe Beam 2 better than Buds 4?

  1. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 6 h+33%
  2. Microphones4 vs 22×

Why is Buds 4 better than Vibe Beam 2?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 11 h+10%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  4. Total with charging case40 h vs 45 h+12%
  5. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Vibe Beam 2JBL Vibe Beam 2≈ $659.0
OnePlus Buds 4OnePlus Buds 4≈ $608.8
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver size8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω18 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB38 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones42
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h11 h
Battery life with ANC8 h6 h
Total with charging case40 h45 h
Charging time—1.2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—LHDC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-C—Yes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Design & build
Weight—49 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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