JBL Vibe Beam - True Wireless JBL Deep Bass Sound Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.2, Water & Dust Resistant, Hands-free call with VoiceA

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 17,140 ratings

Price: 24.95

Last update: 01-10-2025


About this item

JBL Deep Bass Sound: Get the most from your mixes with high-quality audio from secure, reliable earbuds with 8mm drivers featuring JBL Deep Bass Sound
Comfortable fit: The ergonomic, stick-closed design of the JBL Vibe Beam fits so comfortably you may forget you're wearing them. The closed design excludes external sounds, enhancing the bass performance
Water and dust resistant: From the beach to the bike trail, the IP54-certified earbuds and IPX2 charging case are water and dust resistant for all-day experiences
Hands-free calls with VoiceAware: When you're making hands-free stereo calls on the go, VoiceAware lets you balance how much of your own voice you hear while talking with others

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P. Dobrinen
5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality audio after a few adjustments
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
This review is about the audio features of the JBL Vibe Beam earbuds.

I'm an audio engineer so audio quality is very important to me. As such, I use wired connections as much as possible to maintain the integrity of the audio signal. However, many newer consumer-level products no longer have audio jacks, so I finally decided to invest in some wireless earbuds as a backup to the other earphones and headphones that I use. I didn't want to spend a lot of money as I didn't foresee myself using this product very much, and since this is my first foray into wireless audio earphones, if they were just ok or they broke after a while, then I wouldn't feel too bad about the little money that I spent. Also, I wanted to focus on finding wireless earbuds with excellent audio quality first as I already have an excellent high-end bluetooth earpiece for cell phone use, and I wouldn't be using this product as a bluetooth headset for my phone.

After doing much research, I chose the JBL Vibe Beam's as they were at my price point, I'm familiar with JBL products, and I could reasonably expect that they were likely deliver the high audio quality that I've come to expect from JBL products. In my research, I read reviews that complained about the harshness of the high end with high frequency instruments like cymbals or the lack of bass, so I was a bit concerned.

When I received and started listening to my JBL Vibe Beams I understood what people were talking about. However, to correct the issues, first, one must have a great fit of the earbuds in their ears. I'm fortunate, in that with the medium tips that were already installed on the Vibe Beams, they made a snug fit in my ears right out of the box. If you find that these earbuds do not fit well in your ears it might be worthwhile to invest in a separate set of variable sized earbud tips, or try tips from one of your other well-fitting earbuds, if you have them. Once the earbuds were seated properly in my ear, that took care of the poor bass issue. (I have not worn them long-term so I can't speak to them falling out of my ear, as others have mentioned, but they seem to stay in pretty well.)

For the misaligned frequency response issue, fortunately, the JBL Headphone app that you can install on your cell phone includes a ten-band graphic equalizer that you can use to make adjustments to the frequency response of your earbuds. After listening to several of the reference tracks I use to check new audio equipment or my mixes against, I found that the only adjustments needed were carving out some of the upper midrange and making a very slight boost in the bottom end of the lower frequency spectrum. I've included a screenshot of my EQ curve which I based on the Bass preset in the JBL app. You can't tell as there is no dB scale on the side, but I needed to cut or boost by only 1-2 dB. I find that my new EQ curve gives a more balanced frequency response than what came out of the box, and matches up well against the reference speaker system and headphones that I use for my audio mixing and mastering work. I invite you to use my EQ curve as a starting point and adjust as sounds best to you.

I also read reviews complaining about the apparent lack of volume of the Vibe Beams. I connected the JBL's to several different sources (phone, computer, TV, MP3 player, etc.) and I found that the overall maximum volume (with limiter off) is relatively lower than wired speaker versions. However, the input to the JBL's is relative to the maximum output of the source itself. I found that the loudest level I could get came from my iPhone and the lowest level output came from my MP3 player (which probably doesn't offer much output anyway being a tiny portable unit). As a comparison, I did a side-by-side test of the JBL's with my wife's AirPods (2nd gen). What I found was that the JBL's offered an almost identical audio output level as the AirPods with any of the sources I used so that confirmed that the output level of the JBL's has more to do with the source (and the source material as some songs are mastered at a lower volume than other songs) than with the earbuds themselves. During my test, I put the JBL's at their maximum volume output (one tap at a time on the left bud to raise the volume). Also, I noticed during my testing that the AirPods had a pleasing midrange sound perfect for listening to podcasts or watching video, but the JBL's excelled at full-range sound on the bottom and top ends of the frequency spectrum which made them sound much better over all and well-suited for music or listening to explosive action scenes in movies.

And speaking of movies, the JBL app has a switchable audio/video mode. The video mode reduces the latency of the delivery of audio against picture, so there isn't a noticeable lip-sync issue with dialogue in a scene. However, there is a slight degradation in the audio quality of 'video' mode versus 'audio' mode, but you will have to make the determination if the change in audio quality is acceptable to you.

As a side note, I included a picture of the inner side of the earbuds. The 'L' and 'R' designations on the earbuds are tiny as you can see, plus they are the same color as the earbuds themselves, so they are very hard to see. I wish JBL had made the L/R letters bigger or at least made them a different color so they would be easier to see.

The pairing process was fairly easy with all my bluetooth-capable devices and the range was good, only dropping out after walking approximately 60-70 feet from the source. There was one momentary dropout during my listening but that could be due to my wife using her AirPods the same time as I was using the JBL's.

I can't speak to the other features of the JBL Vibe Beams as I don't intend to use them, but as far as audio quality goes, with just a few minor tweaks, these bluetooth earbuds can go from sounding like a $50 pair of earbuds to a $500 pair of reference earphones.
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P. Dobrinen
5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality audio after a few adjustments
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
This review is about the audio features of the JBL Vibe Beam earbuds.

I'm an audio engineer so audio quality is very important to me. As such, I use wired connections as much as possible to maintain the integrity of the audio signal. However, many newer consumer-level products no longer have audio jacks, so I finally decided to invest in some wireless earbuds as a backup to the other earphones and headphones that I use. I didn't want to spend a lot of money as I didn't foresee myself using this product very much, and since this is my first foray into wireless audio earphones, if they were just ok or they broke after a while, then I wouldn't feel too bad about the little money that I spent. Also, I wanted to focus on finding wireless earbuds with excellent audio quality first as I already have an excellent high-end bluetooth earpiece for cell phone use, and I wouldn't be using this product as a bluetooth headset for my phone.

After doing much research, I chose the JBL Vibe Beam's as they were at my price point, I'm familiar with JBL products, and I could reasonably expect that they were likely deliver the high audio quality that I've come to expect from JBL products. In my research, I read reviews that complained about the harshness of the high end with high frequency instruments like cymbals or the lack of bass, so I was a bit concerned.

When I received and started listening to my JBL Vibe Beams I understood what people were talking about. However, to correct the issues, first, one must have a great fit of the earbuds in their ears. I'm fortunate, in that with the medium tips that were already installed on the Vibe Beams, they made a snug fit in my ears right out of the box. If you find that these earbuds do not fit well in your ears it might be worthwhile to invest in a separate set of variable sized earbud tips, or try tips from one of your other well-fitting earbuds, if you have them. Once the earbuds were seated properly in my ear, that took care of the poor bass issue. (I have not worn them long-term so I can't speak to them falling out of my ear, as others have mentioned, but they seem to stay in pretty well.)

For the misaligned frequency response issue, fortunately, the JBL Headphone app that you can install on your cell phone includes a ten-band graphic equalizer that you can use to make adjustments to the frequency response of your earbuds. After listening to several of the reference tracks I use to check new audio equipment or my mixes against, I found that the only adjustments needed were carving out some of the upper midrange and making a very slight boost in the bottom end of the lower frequency spectrum. I've included a screenshot of my EQ curve which I based on the Bass preset in the JBL app. You can't tell as there is no dB scale on the side, but I needed to cut or boost by only 1-2 dB. I find that my new EQ curve gives a more balanced frequency response than what came out of the box, and matches up well against the reference speaker system and headphones that I use for my audio mixing and mastering work. I invite you to use my EQ curve as a starting point and adjust as sounds best to you.

I also read reviews complaining about the apparent lack of volume of the Vibe Beams. I connected the JBL's to several different sources (phone, computer, TV, MP3 player, etc.) and I found that the overall maximum volume (with limiter off) is relatively lower than wired speaker versions. However, the input to the JBL's is relative to the maximum output of the source itself. I found that the loudest level I could get came from my iPhone and the lowest level output came from my MP3 player (which probably doesn't offer much output anyway being a tiny portable unit). As a comparison, I did a side-by-side test of the JBL's with my wife's AirPods (2nd gen). What I found was that the JBL's offered an almost identical audio output level as the AirPods with any of the sources I used so that confirmed that the output level of the JBL's has more to do with the source (and the source material as some songs are mastered at a lower volume than other songs) than with the earbuds themselves. During my test, I put the JBL's at their maximum volume output (one tap at a time on the left bud to raise the volume). Also, I noticed during my testing that the AirPods had a pleasing midrange sound perfect for listening to podcasts or watching video, but the JBL's excelled at full-range sound on the bottom and top ends of the frequency spectrum which made them sound much better over all and well-suited for music or listening to explosive action scenes in movies.

And speaking of movies, the JBL app has a switchable audio/video mode. The video mode reduces the latency of the delivery of audio against picture, so there isn't a noticeable lip-sync issue with dialogue in a scene. However, there is a slight degradation in the audio quality of 'video' mode versus 'audio' mode, but you will have to make the determination if the change in audio quality is acceptable to you.

As a side note, I included a picture of the inner side of the earbuds. The 'L' and 'R' designations on the earbuds are tiny as you can see, plus they are the same color as the earbuds themselves, so they are very hard to see. I wish JBL had made the L/R letters bigger or at least made them a different color so they would be easier to see.

The pairing process was fairly easy with all my bluetooth-capable devices and the range was good, only dropping out after walking approximately 60-70 feet from the source. There was one momentary dropout during my listening but that could be due to my wife using her AirPods the same time as I was using the JBL's.

I can't speak to the other features of the JBL Vibe Beams as I don't intend to use them, but as far as audio quality goes, with just a few minor tweaks, these bluetooth earbuds can go from sounding like a $50 pair of earbuds to a $500 pair of reference earphones.
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Mildred Gomez
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
These are very comfortable very convenient when I use these people can hear me very clearly. The price range is amazing for For how good they actually are. Battery life is really good, I use one at a time anywhere from 10 to 12 hours a day And usually don’t have to charge them for 2 to 3 days
Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Good sound quality and battery life
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
Great sound quality, bass and effects are above the price I pay for this. The battery life is great, based on my use I charge either once or twice a week and it charges within 30-45 mins from very low to full. The touch sensors on the buds were a shocker because they actually work great. Ideal for music and podcasts etc. Poor noise cancelation though, can be used for calls but it picks up background noise from far away. All in all, great headphones for the price.
Tori Nevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! Something that stays in my ears!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
I’ve now gone through 3 sets of AirPods. They never stayed in my ears! Even the AirPod Pros would fall out, including one that fell out of my ear, rolled into the street, and was run over by a bus. I’ve had the JBL ear buds for 30 minutes now and they fit perfectly! The sound is great and I had no trouble connecting them to my iPhone. Highly recommend and the price is great.
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Tori Nevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! Something that stays in my ears!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
I’ve now gone through 3 sets of AirPods. They never stayed in my ears! Even the AirPod Pros would fall out, including one that fell out of my ear, rolled into the street, and was run over by a bus. I’ve had the JBL ear buds for 30 minutes now and they fit perfectly! The sound is great and I had no trouble connecting them to my iPhone. Highly recommend and the price is great.
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Braxtyn Walking Elk
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality.
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
I was in need of a new pair of headphones. I was hesitate when getting ones like this, instead of big ones that go over your ears because of my piercings. These buds are actually very comfortable, they fit perfect, they sound great! I love that they are noise cancelling, perfect for the office and gym. The app you can download is a nice feature too.
Worth the buy for the buck.
SarcasticM0053
5.0 out of 5 stars Great base and features
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
When my bought my JBL earbuds I assumed they would just be a basic pair of earbuds. But I was wrong! They come with an app called JBL Headphones this app allows me to find my buds individually adjust the output of base/treble has multiple modes when both earbuds are active and also has talk through/ambient noise awareness, I work as Security and these have become my absolute favorite earbuds, the talk through allows me to pi k up sharp little noises I wouldn't hear otherwise, not to even mention the insane battery on these buds my shifts tend Tobe 6 hours long and im consistently having at least one in, ive found I never need to switch 6 hours continuously using the ambient awareness feature in all fantastic buds for the price, I got mine for 9.99 with a gift card
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SarcasticM0053
5.0 out of 5 stars Great base and features
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
When my bought my JBL earbuds I assumed they would just be a basic pair of earbuds. But I was wrong! They come with an app called JBL Headphones this app allows me to find my buds individually adjust the output of base/treble has multiple modes when both earbuds are active and also has talk through/ambient noise awareness, I work as Security and these have become my absolute favorite earbuds, the talk through allows me to pi k up sharp little noises I wouldn't hear otherwise, not to even mention the insane battery on these buds my shifts tend Tobe 6 hours long and im consistently having at least one in, ive found I never need to switch 6 hours continuously using the ambient awareness feature in all fantastic buds for the price, I got mine for 9.99 with a gift card
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S.B.
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Earbuds
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
Sound quality is meh. They fit in my ears very poorly, and have a slight tendency to slide out of your ears every now and then. Especially for someone like me with oddly shapped ears, it is a bit of a hassle to find good fitting earbuds. I will give it to JBL that for this price point they did a really good job with their in-app features and very responsive touch control technology. Bass is pretty good, but vocals are very quiet. Build quality is very good, and case is decent. I like how accessible and easy they make it to access the equalizer for these. Comes with multiple presets and other "ambient aware" features, which is essentially just the microphone playing back to you while your music plays in the background. These dont have noise cancelling, so keeo that in mind. If you don't really care about theae things having some poor balance and latency, along with okay, comfortability then go for it. Personally I would recommend just spending double the amount and get better earbuds from soundcore. Anker sells some really affordable earbuds with great noise cancelling for just $50 more. I know majlrity of people don't want to spend the extra mile trying to get something twice the price, but in trlling you it's worth investing into. Especially if your an audiophile like me
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S.B.
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Earbuds
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
Sound quality is meh. They fit in my ears very poorly, and have a slight tendency to slide out of your ears every now and then. Especially for someone like me with oddly shapped ears, it is a bit of a hassle to find good fitting earbuds. I will give it to JBL that for this price point they did a really good job with their in-app features and very responsive touch control technology. Bass is pretty good, but vocals are very quiet. Build quality is very good, and case is decent. I like how accessible and easy they make it to access the equalizer for these. Comes with multiple presets and other "ambient aware" features, which is essentially just the microphone playing back to you while your music plays in the background. These dont have noise cancelling, so keeo that in mind. If you don't really care about theae things having some poor balance and latency, along with okay, comfortability then go for it. Personally I would recommend just spending double the amount and get better earbuds from soundcore. Anker sells some really affordable earbuds with great noise cancelling for just $50 more. I know majlrity of people don't want to spend the extra mile trying to get something twice the price, but in trlling you it's worth investing into. Especially if your an audiophile like me
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