Gimmick or Game Changer? | JBL Tour Pro 2 Earbuds Review

[@jbl]

thanks for reviewing our "Tour Pro 2s" 😎

[@zohaibbinaslam4091]

I like it a lot but I don't have the money to buy it, I like it better than the iPod😊😢😂

[@CFiles1992]

Yooo it’s JBL!

[@amirrezarezaie]

I guarantee Apple will make something like this soon and will call it the most revolutionary way to use Airpods.

[@machugod]

I think they already announced it, or at least patented xdd

[@blackhawk69100]

Yeah they submitted a patent for it. Tbh you would probably have to sell your soul to afford them off Apple if they ever decide to make it.

[@avocadorable-213]

They actually patented a similar design back in 2021...gonna be way more costly than this when they do finally start working on it.

[@josiahflame7477]

​@@avocadorable-213 With shitty sound😢

[@deulgi6819]

Well they'll say Airpods not tws as a whole no?

[@rafaeltavares6928]

This actually looks like a very intelligent way to use the free space from the case Very nice

[@sreeramj5080]

I think the Huewei's idea of slapping the tws to the watch is much more bigger innovative idea. With proper battery backups and good headsets that should be the ones companies should be looking towards for the future. One single solution.

[@Adam-ub9nu]

You know, the case becomes a lot less gimmicky when you're connected to a device that may not support the app like a Windows laptop or a TV.

[@ecocadia]

Especially if you connect directly to a smart watch to play music offline, without your phone

[@legendofLINK445]

Thought of the same thing. Consoles would be especially great considering Xbox and Playstation have Spotify.

[@thomasfinnigan8340]

I checked JBL Tour Pro 2, Sony XM5, and the New Bose Quiet Comfort in the store. The Bose did nothing for me. The Sony's were good, but these were on par or even better than the Sony's with even louder volume. JBL has a fantastic sound and impact, so i ordered the JBLs. In the country I live in, they were about $100 cheaper than the Sony XM5s, as well.

[@amijoe1408]

i got the jbl tour 2 pro for only $126..but still didnt use it bcoz liberty 3 pro is my daily earbuds..for your preference is the jbl has the best sound quality among others?

[@thomasfinnigan8340]

@@amijoe1408 Maybe it has better sound, but I wish it'd give us more choices in the equalizer department, such as rock, bright, etc... I also have the Liberty Pro 2s and they also sound good. Their app is also better and it gives you tons of choices in the equalizer department. Sony XM5 might have the best sound, but not by much.

[@amijoe1408]

@@thomasfinnigan8340 thx for ur fast reply..hope the jbl will rock my eardrums as liberty 3 pro..nearly sold my jbl tour 2 pro bcoz almost all the reviewer on youtube dislike the sound on this earbud..your comment saves my day 👍

[@thomasfinnigan8340]

Exactly.

[@JohnvanCapel]

I think the little display on the case is a good idea, but the execution of it isn't the best. Could have done with less menu-scrolling and it feels like more of a battery-drain than it needs to be (an e-ink display would have been more fit for purpose IMO), but I do like not *needing* to have Yet Another Single-Device Settings App on my phone. I want to be able to access at least the basic functions while I have these things connected to my Linux PC or my Switch, and this little screen gives me that.

[@Daniel.ÎîîîÎ]

you are right, instead of that screen they could use the cost to improve other's things, is more likely to have the phone in hand and to do what that case do...

[@Isho_0685]

This isn't gimmicky at all it's way more convenient than grabbing a phone to change volume it's a smart idea and I think other companies will follow suit.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

I agree. People said similar things about the first watches.

[@unfa00]

Are you sure they reproduce frequencies up to 10kHz, and not 20kHz? That'd be quite a bold move, to slash the frequency spectrum in half and throw out all the top highs all together.

[@nicknick_nick]

It would be killer with removable storage so you could have your songs on your buds and just no longer need your phone

[@mrmurdock6994]

It's a game changer. I have one and be able to change settings when pairing with devices without UI is fantastic. I would never replace this for another without a touch screen. JBL is the best.

[@CleverMunkey]

It would be great if the display uses e-ink display like on the pebble watch. That would be energy efficient

[@cobes1390]

I was literally just thinking this

[@jenifonh.6949]

I got these recommended at my local electronics store after my sennheiser tw3 broke after only 4 months. Excited for the buds to arrive!

[@wookiebear8468]

How is it so far? I'm also planning on buying this or the mid-tier one though I'd rather get this since it has wireless charging.

[@jenifonh.6949]

@@wookiebear8468 i love them to bits! They are fast at connecting, sound is great. The app is easy to use, and i have to say. I’ve grown to love the little screen on the case, even though i at first found it to be bit gimmicky. Battery life is pretty good too! Overall i think they feel much more premium than other earbuds i’ve tried in the same price range. I would highly recommend them :)

[@craigwoodgate7120]

I think the only thing that has put me off buying them is not having pair of JBL earphones before and not wanting to pay that much when not having paid that much before

[@j4rock966]

Samsung made gear iconx wireless earphones and it had a feature in which they gave 4gb of storage on the buds and u can store music in that so now u don't have to connect the earphones to ur phone(which would save a lot of battery) and u can listen to all the music in the earphones with the touch controls Honestly i loved this feature but samsung killed this feature in the next model and i was really sad about it Anyway the storage option would actually work with this as it would a stand alone device to listen music and u can control or change the music through the touchscreen

[@Adam-ub9nu]

Damn, how long ago was that?

[@hugheffo]

Amazes me that the most important thing about a set of headphones is “how do they sound”, and we have to wait till just over halfway of the video before we start finding out

[@coconutmeat-3281]

ONG BREV

[@GreeboandGaspode]

I can't see the point in the case display, unless the case doubled as a media storage device where you could download music, podcasts, books etc direct to it so you could leave your phone at home if you desired for whatever reason?

[@caffeiinated]

sure its possible, buy a mp4 player.

[@elplagiato]

Interesting review. I think the display and his functions is very closely bound to the way you want to use the earbuds. If you plan to use it with a phone, yes, the case might not be much of a use. But when you want to use them like I do as multipurpose, say connecting to the PC and TV the case makes a lot of sense because I don't need to seach for my phone to make a change, i can simply grab the case and push two buttons and done. I think it's a good idea but surely not for everybody a must-have.

[@tomasmedina7989]

Love your comment, thank u

[@Adam-ub9nu]

Damn, just commented that, lol.

[@GFourGadget]

A display on the charging case? Count me in 😍

[@M-M-M-M]

All you reviewers out there fail to realize that there is a large group of people whom y'all don't take into account: professional users. And I don't mean professional users as music professionals, but as people who work in heavy industries who do not buy these things to listen to music, but to protect their hearing. I work in a large metal factory where hearing protection is of paramount importance. Listening to music is for obvious reasons not allowed and no one does it, but everyone is walking around wearing all sorts of earbuds nevertheless. That 'gimmicky' little case is a game changer for me. For years, I have used a wired Bose earbud, which had its own power bank attached to it. It wasn't the most ideal solution, but the protection it offered was the best I ever had. Still, cables and a power bank hanging around on me wasn't comfortable. I changed to wireless earbuds, Bose too, but they couldn't be used as stand alone, they had to be connected to a device, otherwise the ANC would turn off after a few minutes. JBL has finally created something that eliminates the need to carry around the phone on me. Props JBL!

[@jathingupta2270]

I think, it would have made more sense, if all the options are embedded to that external display rather than giving the option to download an extra app.

[@staticziao]

Were can i find those 2 wallpapers? I love them

[@rizaadon]

I'll wait a couple more generations before getting something like this. Hopefully there will be one with built-in storage to store songs without connecting to your phone/laptop/etc.

[@rafaeltavares6928]

So an mp3?

[@DarthThrash]

​@@rafaeltavares6928 pretty much 😆

[@bruhbruhcbhr]

@@rafaeltavares6928 yea lol that’s why you have a phone or laptop It’s just be going in circles

[@rizaadon]

@@rafaeltavares6928 yes, exactly.

[@rafaeltavares6928]

@@rizaadon those already exist. Buy a wifi player with better hardware than a small case will ever have, with Bluetooth, and you're set

[@Bruceneuman]

Your mic test results sounded extraordinarily good at my end. Is the call quality for the listener really that good?

[@igortodorovic6463]

What Sony or Bose earpods are you talking about that are comparably better then the JBL Pro Tour 2? For that same or similar price ?

[@allumcharles]

What this needs is a car holder so you can remotely control music if you have them in, or better still as a Bluetooth controller (and microphone?!) through your car stereo.

[@michaelhagans965]

Curious how these will fit. I typically like wing tips built in

[@blackhawk69100]

Can’t really see the point to much. Although I’m confused as to why they didn’t use an icon based UI over swiping

[@ukhogwash]

WITHOUT using the Smart Case, are you able to take a phone call, or skip to the next track with a tap or 2 on 1 of the earbuds?

[@Helicityy]

They should make the case a portable Bluetooth external speaker as well.

[@21babyjoker]

does the case have a speaker like the pros2?

[@Vitek22ful]

The headphones do not want to pair with each other. Apparently you have to remove some plastic from the headphones, but why? how to do it? please help

[@tjmarts]

I think jbl is great especially with the sound quality. I just ordered mines as an early Father's day gift

[@mmm4342]

How you enjoying them?

[@drifter4training]

Nice... How did you change the default wallpaper/ screensaver into other pictures ? Does it supports gif image? Overall the performance, is the JBL Tour Pro 2 or the beats studio pro + better ?

[@ifunzatraining682]

Which Samsung phone is that you were using to set up the Jbl App?

[@adrianmixit1998]

What's that anime wallpaper on the phone

[@BrAnDoN67k]

Are these sweat resistant?

[@ABITOFTHISANDTHAT12]

Hi have you reviewed any other JBL earbuds.

[@Caleb-qi5il]

I'm new ish to earbuds. My past two pairs were JBL LIVE 300TWS, and they both died within a year. I'm thinking of getting these when they release. Would you say these are worth the 250, and do you think they'll last more then a year? I'm not obsessed with audio quality but I am curious if these will have better audio quality than the LIVE 300TWS I'm used to. Also do we know when these are going to release in the US?

[@unfa00]

I don't find it acceptable for earbuds to die after 12 months of use. Unless you've been dropping then into your toolbox without the case every day. What you write isn't a good look for JBL :P

[@CypherCM]

It's a cool concept but rather inefficient. Just another way to drain the Battery of your buds. I don"t know if this is a thing already but how about a wireless earbuds with a case than can be used as a mini speaker? so you could switch in between? That would be more useful in some situations. edit: Just did a little google search and they indeed exist. not from big brands though.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Next there will be a media player built into the case.

[@moraad.fanaat]

What phone are you using

[@jordanavnet4506]

He didn’t mention how hungover he was. That’s a first.

[@alimfuzzy]

The one i just got has a built in speaker and also can play games.

[@sketchpointstudio]

Can it store songs or does it have to be connected to your phone to play?

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

No song storage.

[@AdamHoooot]

How about someone just make the case with volume and play buttons. That alone I would use ALL the time.

[@KingLion00]

Can you connect 2. Devices ? To them

[@sj7624]

Yes you can! I have these headphones and I have them connected to my iPhone 13 Pro Max and my Samsung Note 8

[@SOUSOU_82]

I lost the smart case Is there a cheaper alternative to the charge case I need to charge my earbuds

[@znj.u]

How

[@josiahflame7477]

Is there a way of switching it off? The screen

[@MyNameSucksBad82]

Just buy some normal ones.

[@eryxabcede]

@Tech Spurt, what is your phone?

[@benixp]

If u compare with samsung buds 2 pro,how are they

[@thomasfinnigan8340]

Tour 2 has way better sound, just pure impact. I checked them in the store and just ordered some.

[@nikkoxlavish6755]

Lml funny story dropped my jbl :vibe buds in oil while filtering out oil for work they still work perfectly till this day it’s been months 😅😅

[@Jimbooo666]

quality is really good, i got those for 150€, normally 300€ but it was -50%

[@agnisaha4996]

Yep this is a gimmick. The only way this could've worked is by doing something for which I won't need the phone. Like maybe store some songs and use it as a standalone walkman as well? The things that it can do, my $150 phone can do better and faster. In that case, I'll use the phone.

[@dinkoist]

Just like overpriced watches and bands. Smart Watches are more of a gimmick than this.

[@martinsmith2258]

@@dinkoistnah not really. Smart watches are great for when you need a quick glance at notifications. Or pinging your iPhone from your Apple watch when you can’t find it. I’m a manager at a chain restaurant so quick glances help me a lot. You can also set reminders that vibrate on your wrist for all sorts of things, again, at a quick glance.

[@flyingpeanutbutter4776]

Wath is the bluetooth rsnge

[@apukoulu5768]

Are these worth for 150 euros?

[@Mementomori707]

If they had something like an SD card slot so you can play songs from it

[@hoapham7389]

You're the britties brit i've seen in so far in tech youtube field

[@blue1901]

i thought they at least a display for taking a selfie!

Nice, but nothing that app can't already do.

[@benixp]

Are they better than samsung buds 2 pro

[@ttube111]

Yes

[@Heyyysamuel]

Naw it feels like a step back. I find my self trying not carry the case as much as possible lol. The facts that you can do same thing on the app defeats the purpose

[@StefanMedici]

What happened to our TSW Spurt Boi?

[@hillbillyohio513]

The only thing I like about these buds is the case. Sure if you are using them to listen to your phone you can use the app but I use mine to watch TV and the app is useless for this.

[@Autohunter06]

Only the right airbud offer the best clearest call, when i use them both quality is getting worse

[@jamesglazier8402]

can you turn off the display?

[@parasoldat66]

auto turns off.

[@jh221177]

Apple are looking into returning the ipod and design is very similar

[@BTSFANBASE-z2j]

Screen should allow calls to be answered and texts to be read and maybe even a little loud speaker and alarm settings

[@JohnvanCapel]

So you basically want it to be a full smartwatch?

[@tjey379]

Rich people stuff, I love it now at least they don't need to pull out their 7 inch "''" flagships when listening to music. Next they put 50Mp cameras on those docking devices, oh, technology can be so sweet and fun to watch.

[@xramazaro1]

vs reflect flow pro

[@colinnicoll9169]

Very good buds, but dramatically overpriced

[@FlorinAsavei]

Cool ideea but you can have the same functionality from a smartwatch.

[@mirzxsenpai2997]

My man is a legend with anime wallpaper. Respect

[@1988josip]

Anime is spirit of perversion.

[@ydcjydcj1724]

The functionalities on the casing can be done on the buds itself and from the phone app. Just a redundant tech, nothing much experience offering.

[@galacticgore5163]

So its like an mp3 player

[@iiBourneHD]

Is that a BB58 on your wrist? 😎 Thanks for the review. I'm currently testing these earbuds for a reviewing company.

[@cerbudan]

It’s Huawei watch ….

They should just make mp3 player at this point.

[@adriancorreia]

son simplemente geniales... calidad de sonido... calidad de construccion. y la cancelacion es impresionante !!! son los mejores que probe.

[@michaelhagans965]

Did he just call us kitties? 🐈😂

[@xtwmx]

JBL has always been a fashion brand to me. Review seems out of place for smth that is chosen purely because of matching attire.

[@darling_yext]

Thanks for showing it off that you can put your own wallpaper on it. I'm buying it for sure just to put my own anime wallpapers on it!

[@alg003]

If the batteries were easy to replace or even replaceable that would be amazing

[@michaelboys2602]

Great video, as always. These buds look amazing, especially the case. However, yeah, I believe it is a bit of a gimmick. People will either use their phones or smartwatches to use the controls much easier than using the buds case.

[@tapiwa_mavende]

The screen is not necessary, definitely gimmicky.

[@916nene]

You can never satisfy ppl

[@Luosta_]

I just bought a new pair for 149€ I guess they are worth it now 😅

[@jasonmcmeekin2214]

No thanks I'm sticking with my Sony xb700 no app support no anc but they are fantastic the seal is great has it's own anc sound is loud and punchy and all that for a lot less

[@Bobdulio]

Could you please do this video again but this time speaking American English?

[@adammaitland700]

For $50 more might as well get actually good earbuds the Sony WF-1000xm5. JBL can’t make good quality sound so they make gimmicks like a screen on the case lol.

[@Truth_whisperer]

You still need a connection to your phone … this is a fail

[@alien_planets_exist1359]

I agree, the screen is not needed

[@foxyridergaming9198]

wow!!! the price is too expensive... but i like that functioning on screen display control the settings...sometimes i dint like touch sensor on direct to buds...sometimes make distubing me ...this might be new generation buds....

[@asan1050]

Thanks Much !

[@bassgrinder1335]

ok...this case makes no sense at all. it takes me just as long to get my smartphone out of my pocket and i'm even quicker to use it with my smartphone. all the manufacturers can't think of anything clever anymore.

[@forry1909]

FFS Chris. FEWER charges. 🤪

[@-PLAY3R1-]

What's the point? It's just a watch in a box 🤦

[@ozzytrait4777]

Sounds good but too expensive need to take off £100 with the price 🇱🇨🇲🇸🇬🇧

[@errolljones8432]

Hey JBL has beat everyone to it and it's great 👍🏽 worth the money 💷. 😅 and battery awesome 🤗

[@armchaircritech]

Another good one by uncle spurt

[@ishurawal]

Soon thr ll b esim support so dont need to carry phone😅