JBL Endurance Race 2 Earbuds Feature Scores
Explore all 34 feature scores for JBL Endurance Race 2 Earbuds, organized into pros and cons.
Scores by Feature
Summary
34 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.012 (35%)
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Positive 3.5-4.46 (18%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.416 (47%)
Pros
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Stability was excellent across testing, with reviewers reporting no mid-run adjustment and secure fit during hard movement.
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Fit was a standout strength across reviews, helped by the twist-lock wing and secure in-ear seal.
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Battery life was one of the clearest strengths, consistently described as impressive or a strong point.
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Value for money was a strong consensus, with reviewers repeatedly calling the earbuds compelling for the price.
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Long-wear comfort was a major strength, with reviewers saying the wings did not irritate and the buds stayed comfortable for long sessions.
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Durability for workouts was praised, with reviewers trusting the IP68 buds for sweat, rain, dust, and even submersion limits.
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Charging earned praise for the quick-charge return of roughly four hours from ten minutes.
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Reviewers found the sound good for the price, with enough everyday and workout quality, but not premium-level detail or clarity.
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Multipoint switching worked seamlessly between a phone and laptop in one review.
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EQ customization was useful, especially for adding bass and getting a fuller sound.
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Bass was adequate to strong after EQ adjustment; one reviewer wanted more stock punch while another praised the bass balance.
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Bluetooth reliability was strong in the tested review, with no dropouts during runs and workouts.
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One reviewer specifically praised the mids as surprisingly clear alongside the bass.
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The buds paired easily with multiple device types in one review, including phone, laptop, and Garmin watch.
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Initial setup was easy across an iPhone, laptop, and Garmin watch in one review.
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Traffic noise reduction performed well in one outdoor call test, keeping background traffic from becoming too loud.
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The integrated microphones handled calls clearly enough in the reviews that tested them.
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Call quality was acceptable to good, with clear voices but a slightly hollow character in one test.
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Outdoor volume was a recurring weakness, with multiple reviewers saying audio could be too quiet or get lost while running.
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Transparency mode was split, with one reviewer calling it natural while others said it failed to let in enough traffic sound and could be wind-heavy.
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ANC was useful only to a point: it cut some chatter or treadmill noise, but reviewers agreed it lagged far behind premium buds.
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The included cable choice disappointed one reviewer, who wanted USB-C to USB-C instead of USB-A to USB-C.
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Included accessories drew a cable complaint because one reviewer wanted USB-C to USB-C.
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Preset sports EQ modes drew mixed-to-negative feedback; reviewers liked the idea but found little difference or gimmicky execution.
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The case was a common compromise, criticized for size, run portability, scratches, and lower weather resistance than the earbuds.
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Ear tip sizing was not ideal for smaller ears according to one reviewer, despite the included sizes.
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At high workout volume, one reviewer heard compression and lost detail.
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Depth was a sound weakness, with reviewers hearing less depth than higher-end earbuds.
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Upper-range and treble clarity were a limitation, with reviewers noting reduced clarity and depth versus better earbuds.
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Touch controls were usable outside workouts but weaker for running, sweat, gloves, and slight lag.
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Build quality evidence centered on the case picking up scratches in normal bag use.
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The app adds customization, EQ, ambient controls, and sports modes, but reviewers found some app-based controls inconvenient or gimmicky.
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Portability was mixed: the case can work in a hydration vest, but reviewers often found it large or not pocket-friendly.
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Design opinions were mixed: reviewers liked colors and smaller styling in one unboxing, but others found the buds bulky and protruding.