A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ipX3

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX3, the BLX Earbuds Gen 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 3 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at up to 60° from vertical position for ten minutes.

Weight

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 43.94g

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have a weight of 43.94g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tour Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 are resistant to sweat

JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Tour Pro 2 20hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 20hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Tour Pro 2 20,000hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 20,000hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

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Battery Life

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 6hours

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 2 by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 15hours

This is given by the vendor, and BLX Earbuds Gen 2's case has a full charge of 15 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 2 by 15 hours

Charge Time

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 1.2hours

It requires 1.2 hours to fully charge the BLX Earbuds Gen 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 v5.1

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 10meters

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the BLX Earbuds Gen 2

Has Aac

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the BLX Earbuds Gen 2 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Tour Pro 2 6only

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 2only

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have 2 microphones.

JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 2 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tour Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

With the BLX Earbuds Gen 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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Category	Features	JBL Tour Pro 2	BLX Earbuds Gen 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	✗	ipX3
	weight	✗	43.94g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	10hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	15hours
	charge time	✗	1.2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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