If you’re like us, you appreciate a reliable set of earbuds that can accompany you in all conditions, whether you’re chilling at home or out on a jog, while also offering superior sound and battery life. If you give us all that and throw in a discount of 40% off the regular price, you’ve got our attention.
So let’s focus our attention on the JBL Vibe Buds, which offer all of the above features plus a lot more. Here’s our take on these buds, and why you can’t beat them at their current price.
JBL Vibe Buds, $29.95 (40% off)
Let’s start with the fit. With three sizes of silicone eartips and a curved in-air bud design, these earbuds are snug yet comfortable — a must for those who stay active while they’re listening to music or podcasts. (We’ve tried these buds out during intense workouts and they do a great job of staying in the ears.) Their snug fit also ensures that you won’t bother folks around you while you’re listening, even if you’ve got the volume turned way up.
With an IP54 rating against dust and water, you can take these JBL earbuds into the great outdoors with peace of mind. They also sound great, with the 8-millimeter drivers providing a balance between highs and lows. But if you prefer a different EQ, it’s easy to adjust it using the JBL app.
The Vibe Buds also have useful features that you don’t typically see in this price range, including a talk-through mode that allows you to chat with others and hear them while listening to music, and an Ambient Aware mode that lets you hear your surroundings (i.e., a busy street) and stay safe. The earbuds also filter out background noise when you use them to make audio or video calls.
While the Vibe Buds don’t offer true noise cancellation (that’s for much more expensive models), they do a good job of cutting down on ambient noise when you want them to. And with up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge (32 total if you take along the accompanying battery case), these buds can last you all day. If you need them for a little longer, you can quick-charge them for two hours of use in just 10 minutes.
Amazon reviewers love the affordability, comfortable fit and overall high quality of these earbuds. “These are so cool,” says one reviewer. “Aside from being a good price, they’re good quality…All in all, I’m SUPER happy with them.” The expert reviewers at Major HiFi also sum up JBL’s Vibe Buds as “one of the better deals on the market” — and that was even before they were discounted by another 40% for this Amazon sale.
We recommend these as a set of earbuds that can stand up to continuous use and provide solid sound, without a hefty price tag. Get them while they’re 40% off, and maybe snag a couple more pairs to use as stocking stuffers for the holidays.
