Blue Microphones X9
Blue Microphones
55 Overall Score
vs
JBL Vibe Buds Vibe Buds 2
JBL
80 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Music
Gaming
Calls
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Blue Microphones X9 | JBL Vibe Buds Vibe Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 8★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | X9 Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones Waterproof Stereo Earphones in Ear Touch Control with Microphone Headset with Deep Bass for Sport, Gaming and Running(Blue) | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 48 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 49 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Blue Microphones X9
- Strong battery (75th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (71th percentile)
- Strong anc (70th percentile)
JBL Vibe Buds Vibe Buds 2
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Blue Microphones X90.022score per dollar
vs
JBL Vibe Buds Vibe Buds 20.008score per dollar
Blue Microphones X9 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Vibe Buds Vibe Buds 2
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
