Powerbeats Pro Vs. Jbl Tour Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have sweat resistance

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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

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

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

Powerbeats Pro have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device.

JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Tour Pro 2 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Powerbeats Pro make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Tour Pro 2

Highest Frequency

JBL Tour Pro 2 20,000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Powerbeats Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 6 hours

Charge Time

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

Powerbeats Pro v5

Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

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

Has Aac

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Powerbeats Pro will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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

Powerbeats Pro 2only

Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

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

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

With the Powerbeats Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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