Wired IEMs
JLab JBuds Open Sport 2 Earbuds Taupe
Not yet scored
$55
Full review dataJLab JBuds Open Sport 2 Earbuds Taupe vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab JBuds Open Sport 2 Earbuds Taupe vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red
82Outstanding
$65
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- JLab JBuds Open Sport 2 Earbuds Taupe
- Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red
HearWiki score
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82
Sound
-
8.1
Value
-
8.8
Price (USD)
$55
$65
Specifications
JBuds Open Sport 2 Earbuds Taupex Crinacle Zero Red
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $55
- $65
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 82
- Released
- 2024
- 2023
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 16.2 mm dynamic
- 2DD
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- -
- 2DD
- Driver size
- 16.2 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 22 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 22 Ω
- 17.5 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 117 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- -
- Battery life
- 8 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 26 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 1 h
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 11.7 g
- -
- Case weight
- 45.3 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Microphones
- 2
- -
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- -
What reviewers said
JLab JBuds Open Sport 2 Earbuds Taupe
The JLab JBuds Open Sport 2 are true wireless earbuds designed for active use, featuring an open-ear fit with 16.2mm dynamic drivers. They offer a solid 8 hours of playback per charge, extending to 26 hours with the charging case, and support Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint connectivity. With touch controls, a companion app, and a custom EQ, these earbuds provide practical features at an accessible price point, though they lack any official water resistance rating.
- Pro:Long 26-hour total battery life with case
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 for easy device switching
- Pro:Custom EQ and app support for sound tuning
- Con:No water resistance rating for workouts
- Con:Only SBC codec support, no AAC or aptX
- Con:Open-ear design may let in ambient noise
Truthear x Crinacle Zero Red
This wired in-ear monitor pairs a 10 mm and a 7.8 mm dynamic driver in a dual-driver setup, tuned for a warm, natural sound signature. It’s designed to be comfortable for extended listening, making it a solid pick for those who prefer a relaxed, non-fatiguing presentation. With no ANC, it relies on passive isolation from its fit.
- Pro:Warm, natural tuning for long sessions
- Pro:Dual dynamic drivers for rich bass and detail
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Requires a source with enough power (17.5 ohm impedance)
- Con:Bulky shell may not suit small ears
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