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JBL Vibe Buds 2 vs Soundcore A25i

What Vibe Buds 2 does better (5) and where A25i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL · 2025Vibe Buds 2
7.5Score
5 advantages≈ $45
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Soundcore A25i
Soundcore · 2025A25i
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $45
6.0Noise control & calls3.1
7.4Battery6.9
5.5Build & features8.2

Why is Vibe Buds 2 better than A25i?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · A25i: No
  2. Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%
  3. Driver size8 mm vs 6 mm+33%
  4. Battery capacity49 mAh vs 37 mAh+32%
  5. Earbud weight (each)4.5 g vs 5 g+11%

Why is A25i better than Vibe Buds 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Vibe Buds 2JBL Vibe Buds 2≈ $457.5
Soundcore A25iSoundcore A25i≈ $456.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size8 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity95 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h9 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Battery capacity49 mAh37 mAh
Charging time2 h1 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g5 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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