JBL Vibe Beam 2 with ANC
Score: 77/100
EarFun OpenJump
Score: 78/100Rankings
The EarFun OpenJump are open-ear earbuds with IPX7 protection and up to 42 hours total battery life, emphasizing situational awareness. Their open design reduces deep bass and the touch interface can be finicky. Perfect for active users who need water resistance and awareness.
The JBL Vibe Beam 2 earbuds deliver deep bass, 32 hours of total playback and quick 10-minute charging. They lack true ANC and have limited codec support, which may disappoint audiophiles. Targeted at active users who value bass and durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
32 hoursbest | 11 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 49 gbest | 73.5 g |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | 10 minutesbest |
8 mm | 14.2 mmbest | |
244 mbest | — | |
16 Ωbest | — | |
100 dBbest | — | |
1 years | 1.5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 32 hours | 11 hours |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
Multipoint Pairing | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 49 g | 73.5 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IPX7 |
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 8 mm | 14.2 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 1.5 years |
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Professional reviewers consider the Vibe Beam a solid choice for sports and fitness thanks to its lightweight construction, portable case, and reliable Bluetooth 5.2/5.3 connection. While the sound is bass-forward and the battery life is impressive, critics note the absence of true ANC and limited codec support, which may deter audiophiles.
Everyday buyers consistently highlight the powerful bass, long battery endurance, comfortable fit, and quick-charge convenience. The most common criticisms revolve around passive noise isolation, occasional fit issues, and the desire for active noise cancellation.
Professional reviewers praise the OpenJump for its expansive soundstage, reliable battery life, IPX7 durability and low-latency gaming mode, while noting that the open-ear design sacrifices deep bass and that the touch interface can be finicky. The lack of high-resolution codecs on iOS is repeatedly called out as a drawback, but the overall value proposition is considered strong for active listeners who prioritize comfort and situational awareness.
Everyday users love the featherlight fit, long-lasting battery and the ability to stay aware of their environment, especially during workouts. Common frustrations revolve around the muted bass response, a bulky and scratch-prone case, and touch-control sensitivity, with iOS owners also lamenting the absence of AAC or LDAC support.
“Powerful bass, long battery life, comfortable fit, quick charging, and durability”
“budget open earbuds done right”
“featherlight at 7.8g, no fatigue even after hours”
