JBL Vibe Beam
Score: 73/100
Soundcore P40i
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Soundcore P40i offers marathon battery life, adaptive ANC and a unique phone-stand case. Its heavy bass tuning and occasional connectivity glitches may deter audiophiles and users needing rock-solid Bluetooth. Ideal for commuters and gym-goers who value endurance and ANC.
The JBL Vibe Beam (2023) offers deep bass, Smart Ambient awareness and a quick-charge system, delivering 32 hours of total playback in a lightweight package. It lacks active ANC and has an unclear water-resistance rating, which may limit its appeal for intense workouts. Ideal for casual listeners and commuters who value bass and battery life over premium isolation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 hours | 12 hoursbest | |
24 hours | 48 hoursbest | |
244 metersbest | 10 meters | |
| ↓ lower better | 49 gbest | 54 g |
8 mm | 11 mmbest | |
1 years | 1.5 yearsbest | |
4 | 6best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 244 meters | 10 meters |
Build & Design(2) | ||
IP Rating | IP54 | IPX5 |
Total Weight (including case) (g) | 49 g | 54 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (Earbuds) (hours) | 8 hours | 12 hours |
Battery Life (Charging Case) (hours) | 24 hours | 48 hours |
General(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 1.5 years |
Audio(3) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 8 mm | 11 mm |
Active Noise Cancellation | false | true |
Microphone Count | 4 | 6 |
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Professional reviewers commend the Vibe Beam for its compact, lightweight design, deep-bass tuning, and impressive 32-hour battery life with fast charging, but they criticize the absence of active noise cancellation and the vague water-resistance rating, which may limit its appeal for heavy-sweat activities.
Everyday users praise the powerful bass, long battery life, quick-charge convenience, comfortable fit, and reliable wireless range, while recurring complaints focus on occasional Bluetooth drop-outs, average call quality in noisy settings, fit looseness during intense exercise, and uncertainty about water-resistance protection.
Professional reviewers commend the P40i for its impressive battery longevity, innovative phone-stand case, and effective ANC that reaches -21 dB attenuation, while also praising the customizable HearID EQ. However, they note the bass-heavy tuning can be boomy, distortion appears at higher volumes, and the loose fit may be uncomfortable for some users, with occasional Bluetooth stability issues.
Everyday users celebrate the earbuds for their week-long battery endurance, strong bass punch, clear AI-enhanced calls, and the convenience of the phone-stand case. Recurring complaints focus on a loose fit that slips, overly boomy bass that masks other frequencies, and sporadic Bluetooth connectivity glitches.
“lasting weeks”
“Charging case doubles as a phone stand, adding convenience for video watching and hands-free use”
