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JBL Vibe Buds 2 vs Philips TAQ2000

What Vibe Buds 2 does better (3) and where TAQ2000 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL · 2025Vibe Buds 2
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $45
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Philips TAQ2000
Philips · 2025TAQ2000
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
6.0Noise control & calls3.1
7.4Battery4.6
5.5Build & features4.6

Why is Vibe Buds 2 better than TAQ2000?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · TAQ2000: No
  2. Battery life10 h vs 7 h+43%
  3. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 100 Hz5×

Why is TAQ2000 better than Vibe Buds 2?

  1. Driver size8 mm vs 12 mm+50%
  2. Battery capacity49 mAh vs 51 mAh+4%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Vibe Buds 2JBL Vibe Buds 2≈ $457.5
Philips TAQ2000Philips TAQ2000≈ $404.4
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size8 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz100 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity95 dB113 dB
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h7 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case—28 h
Battery capacity49 mAh51 mAh
Charging time2 h2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight—48 g
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g—
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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