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JBL - Endurance Race 2 - Purple
Average customer rating
3.8
(50 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 50 reviews
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Star
7
100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Endurance Race 2 - Purple
Customer Rating
4
Great buds for the price! Recommended!
on February 17, 2025
Posted by: xtg14x
from West Jordan, UT
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using these for both active and casual use, and I've very much enjoyed them for both the gym and around the house! Below are notes from my experience the past couple of weeks.
• Audio quality is quite good--I wrote this thinking the Endurance Race 2 were double the price! This is coming from someone whose humble headphone setup comes out to just over four digits.
• 10 band EQ is quite nice - if you have a significant boost set (≥3dB), turn your volume down before toggling the EQ!
• Very good staying power for running, even with my oily skin! Fantastic for intense work outs! With the minor pressure they have on the ear, I could wear these for hours and hours. For me, at least; my roommate was not really compatible with them, though he didn't try other tips or the jackets without the wings (check photo!). (He's also a little bit of a snob lol)
• The shape and shallow fit may challenge some ears in getting a perfect seal consistently; these do fit me better than some other TWS that have much longer insertion depth.
• Ambient aware mode (which is only slightly like other's "transparency mode") only helps by about 2-3 dB; it isn't noticeable unless media is playing at pretty low volume, such as 70-ish dB, at which point you can kind of hear through the seal anyway.
• Since I can't get a great seal sometimes, ANC isn't great until I put major pressure on them and my ear. I was able to test them in an airplane environment, where they're still usable if these will be the only thing you have, but not the best noise cancellation and/or noise isolation (or sound blocking) for the price.
And my biggest gripe... TalkThru. This is most like "transparency mode", but doesn't allow you to hear the media you're playing.
• TalkThru doesn't make much sense to me so far, only in that it lowers media volume by 95%; media is inaudible until the mode is changed. I guess it's so you don't have to take out the earphones, in which case, there is some convenience. Your dialogue will have to wait for you to open the app to make the change, though. This mode doesn't entirely negate the "talking with ears plugged" effect, unfortunately. There is no way to add TalkThru as a shortcut by tapping (like you can for ANC and Ambient Aware).
IMPORTANT: Don't forget to turn it down before changing from this mode! Especially if you're like me and you kept turning up your volume while in TalkThru. It's very easy to forget about when you turn off TalkThru and then you have the full power of the JBLs blasting in your ear (unless you have the volume limiter set!).
IMPORTANT: Don't forget to turn it down before changing from this mode! Especially if you're like me and you kept turning up your volume while in TalkThru. It's very easy to forget about when you turn off TalkThru and then you have the full power of the JBLs blasting in your ear (unless you have the volume limiter set!).
Overall, I do quite like these, and use these almost every day, gym or otherwise. I would definitely use these alongside my other gym setup, which is a set of hifi IEMs and a Bluetooth headphone amp!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Endurance Race 2 has Noise Cancelling and IP68!
on February 13, 2025
Posted by: wmlrogers
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Noise cancellation works very well. I used Endurance Race 2 while mowing my lawn and was impressed with ability to still hear music. I have tried many headphones while doing yard work, although I like around ear type headphones the best, these are my new favorites. They are lightwweight and actually stay in my ears and sound great. Yay! Initial setup was real easy with my iPhone. Was listening in seconds. And IP68 too? It's the highest standard for water and dust resistance. Can't wait to use these on the water in my small boat. Satisfied and impressed. Yes, I recommend.
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Amazing comfort and feel!
on February 18, 2025
Posted by: Neuty
from Phoenix, AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent to use while working out or running! The twist lock technology along with the water resistant technology really puts these earbuds in the upper echelon of earbuds at this price point. JBL has done it again!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
4
Locked in for great sound !
on February 20, 2025
Posted by: Guerrero123
from Madison Georgia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] They headphones sound awesome , They stay locked in pretty well, I think these will work out great for intense sports . Works great with the Jbl app to tune them to your ears . Different earpieces helps you get the best fit
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
So much punch in such a tiny package!
on February 22, 2025
Posted by: Studio8two7
from New Jersey
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Go the Distance with JBL Endurance Race 2! 🎧💪
Powerful sound, unbeatable comfort, and stay-put fit no matter how intense your workout gets. With great noise cancellation and long-lasting battery life, your music stays crystal clear, mile after mile. 🏃♂️🔥 Great for trips!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Stereo sounding
on February 25, 2025
Posted by: Stereo
from Chambersburg PA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The earbuds are so clear! When I am on the phone with someone it sounds like they are in the room! Music is sooo nice! Sounds like a stereo - so clear and crisp. I would recommend these to my friends!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Better than expected.
on March 2, 2025
Posted by: ACJ253
from WI
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I usually only wear one earbud at a time for everything (safety), which means I usually miss out on audio you get while wearing both. These earbuds have tunable, quality, ambient sound awareness, so I can safely wear both when walking or running outside. You can also change the tap features R or L, which is cool. They are able to be worn with or without the little ear fin - I like using the fin when running to be sure I don't lose one, but they feel pretty secure in my ear either way. They are quite light so I don't notice them much when using them for an extended period of time. And, per usual, great sound quality ;-)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com
Customer Rating
5
Great All-Rounders For Active Lifestyles!
on March 3, 2025
Posted by: prjio307
from Atlanta, GA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These earbuds are fantastic for an active person who enjoys working out, going on hikes, or running. They are also awesome for wearing while doing chores like mowing the lawn or other outdoor activities. They fit in the ears extremely well and lock into place, not falling out, even while sweating. The sound quality is also excellent. Straight out of the box, they sound punchy and fun. JBL’s tuning is excellent for all genres of music. They can also be EQ’d to your liking! The noise cancellation is also shockingly effective. The ambient mode is also pretty good. Overall these are excellent earbuds!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting jbl.com