True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro 3
86Outstanding
$180
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro 3 vs JBL Tune Buds 2: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs JBL Tune Buds 2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
True Wireless
JBL Tune Buds 2
Not yet scored
$110
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3
- JBL Tune Buds 2
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
8.6
-
Noise cancelling
9.3
-
Battery
7.3
-
Calls
7.4
-
Value
8.3
-
Price (USD)
$180
$110
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against JBL Tune Buds 2 (2024). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Apple AirPods Pro 3 adds Water resistance IP57 against IP54.
- AirPods Pro 320251 yr newer
- Tune Buds 22024
What differsAirPods Pro 3Tune Buds 2
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP54
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
AirPods Pro 3Tune Buds 2
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 86
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10.7 mm dynamic
- 10 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 10.7 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 100 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 48 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 8 h
- 10 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.5 g
- 42.6 g
- Case weight
- 44 g
- 42.6 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP54
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- JBLTBUDS2WHTAM
- Microphones
- 3
- 6
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- -
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods Pro 3
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a comfortable, secure fit. They deliver clear calls, robust battery life, and a balanced sound profile, all wrapped in an IP57-rated design that handles water and dust. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging, they offer a polished experience for Apple and non-Apple users alike.
- Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Clear call quality with beamforming mics
- Pro:Strong battery life of 8 hours with ANC on
- Con:Fit may be tricky for some ears
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
JBL Tune Buds 2
The JBL Tune Buds 2 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a punchy, bass-forward sound profile. They deliver long battery life, reliable Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with multipoint, and a durable IP54-rated build, making them a solid everyday choice. Touch controls, a custom EQ, and app support add flexibility for personalizing your listening experience.
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation
- Pro:Long total battery life (48 hours)
- Pro:IP54 dust and water resistance
- Con:Battery life drops to 10 hours with ANC on
- Con:No wireless charging mentioned in specs
- Con:Design may be bulky for some ears
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