JBL Tour PRO 2 Wireless Earbuds

Great battery life ; Powerful EQ ; Strong sound ; Decent ANC

Spatial sound is hit-and-miss ; Bulky case ; Screen is sometimes slow

It would be easy to disregard the JBL Tour Pro 2 as a gimmick. It would also be foolish, and short-sighted. The screen on the case is genuinely useful, and the sound quality is as good or better than 95% of the competition. A top pick for your ANC...

Touchscreen case is great ; Various fit tests/EQ profiles add value ; Good battery life

Sound could be better for the price ; ANC is average ; Rivals offer more

The JBL Tour Pro 2's touchscreen is a winner. We enjoyed using it and so will most of your train carriage. There are lots of settings on offer here and the JBL app is fun to use. We thought ANC was pretty good and enjoyed listening to them, but they...

Touchscreen gives the case more purpose ; Respectable battery life with and without ANC ; Lots of audio customisation

Average sound quality for the money ; noise cancelling could be better ; Screen is under-utilised

A novel twist on true wireless earphones, but one that doesn’t quite reach its full potential. Sound quality and noise cancelling don’t deliver at this price, either.

Very good ANC performance ; Balanced and engaging sound ; Long battery life ; Compact charging case ; Supports multipoint connection ; Attractively priced

Only supports AAC and SBC codecs ; Touch controls could be better ; Treble a little uneven

The TL;DR version: Every bit as good as anything from Apple, Bose, and Sony, but at a considerably lower price. The value it offers is tremendous.

Powerful bass balanced with sculpted highs ; Long battery life

Screen on charging case seems unnecessary ; Expensive

The pricey JBL Tour Pro 2 true wireless earphones combine an enjoyable sound signature with effective noise cancellation, but the touch screen on their charging case could be put to more effective use.

Effective ANC ; Innovative smart charging case ; Premium looks, build and features ; Consistent sound quality across songs ; User-friendly companion app

No support for advanced codecs like LDAC and aptX ; Expensive ; Spatial audio isn’t great ; Smart case unlocks in pocket

The JBL Tour Pro 2 true wireless earbuds boast solid ANC, a premium build and design, gorgeous sound that’s consistent across a range of genres, and an innovative smart charging case. But there’s no support for advanced codecs and spatial audio falls...

Outstanding audio quality ; Compact design ; Excellent call quality ; Smart charging case with display

Locking case display could be easier

The JBL Tour Pro 2 are among the best sounding earphones we’ve heard but on top of that, the smart charging case with a display adds a whole extra layer of control and convenience to make them an irresistible purchase for anyone who appreciates audio...

Touchscreen gives the case more purpose ; Respectable battery life with and without ANC ; Lots of audio customisation

Average sound quality for the money ; noise cancelling could be better ; Screen is under-utilised

A novel twist on true wireless earphones, but one that doesn’t quite reach its full potential. Sound quality and noise cancelling don’t deliver at this price, either.

Functional display on the case. EQ provides great sound, and through listening test, earbuds can be adjusted to the user's hearing. Better sound with LE codec. Good noise reduction and ambient sound. Nice speech quality, and good battery life.

Slightly too muted midrange straight out of the case for the journalist's taste. No aptX support (but that may eventually become redundant).

Every time I test JBL earbuds or headphones, I’m reminded of how far ahead of the competition they are when it comes to sound settings in the app. And with the all-new touch screen on the charging case, you no longer have to deal with the app on a...