JBL Vibe Beam vs Anker Soundcore P30i
Quick take: The Anker Soundcore P30i has active noise cancelling while the JBL Vibe Beam doesn't; the Anker Soundcore P30i lasts longer per charge (10 hrs); only the Anker Soundcore P30i supports multipoint (two devices at once).
| Spec | JBL Vibe Beam | Anker Soundcore P30i |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$30 | ~$30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Wireless Earbuds | Wireless Earbuds |
| Noise Cancelling | None | Adaptive ANC |
| Battery (single charge) | 8 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | 32 hrs | 45 hrs |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 2 hrs | 10 min = 2 hr |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | No | Yes |
| Driver Size | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 g | — |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
JBL Vibe Beam
- ✓Ambient Aware and TalkThru transparency at $30
- ✓Real 8-hour battery, 32 total
- ✓Full EQ in the genuinely good JBL app
- ✓Secure stick fit with IP54 sweat resistance
- ✓36,000-plus ratings at 4.3 stars
- ✓10-minute charge adds two hours
- ✗No ANC, multipoint, or wireless charging
- ✗Calls turn robotic the moment wind picks up
- ✗Touch controls regularly misread taps, owners gripe
- ✗Case's weaker IPX2 dies in a soaked gym bag
- ✗Aging Bluetooth 5.2, SBC/AAC only
Anker Soundcore P30i
- ✓Adaptive ANC genuinely kills engine and AC drone — owners rate it above older AirPods
- ✓Multipoint pairing, rare below $50
- ✓10 hours per charge, 45 total; 10-minute quick charge adds 2 hours
- ✓Bass-heavy 10mm BassUp tuning with 22 presets plus custom EQ
- ✓IP54 dust and water resistance
- ✓Charging case folds out into a phone stand for flights and desks
- ✓4-mic AI call quality holds up in wind and traffic
- ✗ANC lets voices and mid-range chatter through — it's diesel-engine ANC, not library ANC
- ✗ANC cuts single-charge battery to roughly 6-7 hours
- ✗No wireless charging
- ✗Default tuning is boomy until you EQ it
- ✗Touch controls take a beat to respond