JBL Vibe Beam
Score: 63/100
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones,
Score: 89/100$148.99
Rankings
Apple AirPods 4 bring ANC, Adaptive Audio and Spatial Audio to the standard AirPods line, offering solid sound and seamless integration for Apple users. The case is wireless-charging capable, but battery life with ANC is modest and features are limited for Android.
The JBL Vibe Beam offers long battery life, solid water resistance and a bass-focused sound that can be customized through the app, but it lacks ANC and its lollipop design may feel insecure during vigorous activity. It is a budget-oriented option for users who prioritize endurance and smart ambient features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
32 hoursbest | 20 hours | |
8 hoursbest | 4 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutes | 5 minutesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 48.3 gramsbest | — |
8 mmbest | — | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Total Battery Life (with case) (hours) | 32 hours | 20 hours |
Battery Life per Earbud (hours) | 8 hours | 4 hours |
Fast Charging Time (minutes) | 10 minutes | 5 minutes |
Audio(1) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | false | true |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend the exceptional battery endurance and deep-bass performance after EQ adjustment, while noting the absence of ANC and the need for app-based sound tuning.
Everyday users love the battery life, bass and call clarity, but report fit issues, a cheap case and unintuitive touch controls.
“Great sound quality”
“Battery is phenomenal”
“Crystal clear calls”
Professional reviewers praise the ANC, Adaptive Audio and H2 chip performance but note shorter battery life versus Pro models and lack of premium features.
Users applaud the addition of ANC, improved fit and Adaptive Audio, while noting the short ANC battery life and small case size.
