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JBL Vibe Buds 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8

What Vibe Buds 2 does better (3) and where Redmi Buds 8 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL · 2025Vibe Buds 2
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $45
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi Buds 8
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
6.0Noise control & calls9.2
7.4Battery5.4

Why is Vibe Buds 2 better than Redmi Buds 8?

  1. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 6 h+33%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  3. Battery capacity49 mAh vs 44 mAh+11%

Why is Redmi Buds 8 better than Vibe Buds 2?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 11 h+10%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Vibe Buds 2JBL Vibe Buds 2≈ $457.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver size8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity95 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h11 h
Battery life with ANC8 h6 h
Total with charging case—12 h
Battery capacity49 mAh44 mAh
Charging time2 h3 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—LHDC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.5 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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