Rated 5 out of
5
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Steven5464 from
Sound is Superb!!
Came fully charged. Easy pairing. Sounds quality is excellent. Love em!!
Date published: 2025-04-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lou Spowells from
I didn't know waterproof headphones sounded good!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've spent a lot of time with the Endurance Race over the past few weeks. I've always had good experiences with JBL products but I've never tried waterproof headphones.
The sound quality is great, on par with any other sealed-ear bluetooth headphones I've used. To be honest, they really surprised me. I don't really know what I was expecting, but just assumed that waterproof meant it was going to sound muddy or dead. I wouldn't have noticed a difference if they weren't advertised that way.
As for the utility? I'm not much of a swimmer and I don't spend a ton of time in the water. Not sure how these headphones would do while kayaking, wakeboarding or the backstroke. I do, however, take showers and like metal in the morning. So far they've held up great to 3 weeks of near-daily shower and out-and-about listening. The call quality seems solid, everything came through clear and nobody has trouble hearing me. Thought I'd test call quality in the shower just for fun. Worked great on my end.
They're pretty comfortable. I haven't used the 'lock in' type headphones in a long time so I wasn't sure how I'd take to these, but the thin rubber strip that locks them in doesn't bother my ear at all. Headphones usually have a break-in period for me...they break in my ears until they feel comfortable. These broke in pretty quickly and despite being a little heavier/bulkier than other headphones, they stay locked in just fine.
My only mild criticism is the sensitivity of the touch-portion on the headphones. It's a great feature I don't want to go without, but even light brushes will activate the pause/noice-cancel features. I'd imagine that might get annoying for swimmers...for me, I just have to be more careful when washing my hair.
Date published: 2025-03-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
prjio307 from
Great All-Rounders For Active Lifestyles!
[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!
Date published: 2025-03-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ACJ253 from
Better than expected.
[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 ;-)
Date published: 2025-03-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stereo from
Perfect Stereo sounding
[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!
Date published: 2025-02-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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b4d27 from
Another hit for JBL!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These things sound absolutely great! Classic, amazing JBL sound, as usual. Battery life seems to be about as advertised, from both the earphones themselves, and the storage/charging case. Calls are crystal clear on both sides, and gestures work appropriately. The package includes multiple sizes of covers/tips, so fit shouldn't be a problem for anyone. You'll want to grab the app, so that you have full control. I'm not super impressed with the noise cancelling, but I really never have been on any product that claims it. The buds stay in your ears until you're ready to remove them, I was simply unable to shake them loose, no matter what I did, even doing my best Keith Moon impression. The JBL Endurance Race 2 is another hit for JBL, you'll have great difficulty finding anything more impressive at their price point!
Date published: 2025-02-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Studio8two7 from
So much punch in such a tiny package!
[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!
Date published: 2025-02-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
BlondeAzn from
Worth trying!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I accepted to sample this product because I am always looking for ear buds that can fit my needs. I need ear buds that will stay in my ear while I workout and are comfortable. These ear buds definitely meet my needs. I mainly use earbuds when I workout or have to take a phone call. I expected these earbuds to perform very well. I love the different sized ear pieces that it came with. I used earbuds for the very first time during my workout and they did not disappoint. I do tend to get a little sweaty during my workout but these stayed in place and did not slip or fall out. Sound quality was exceptional. I LOVE hearing the bass. I think my favorite feature is the ambient aware. I can easily tune in or tune out the world. I also love that they don’t take forever to charge and one charge (depending on your usage) can last a long time. For me I can charge them once every 2 weeks and that’s me using them 3 days a week during my workout sessions. I took a few phone calls and it sounded just as good as listening to music. The charging case is pretty compact and easy to carry in my purse. The earbuds definitely helped me focus when I in need to tune out. The only thing I didn’t like about them were the design of them. I didnt like the little loop thing but other thank that I think these earbuds are great for anyone but they are perfect for someone who is active. I really enjoyed these and I recommend giving these a try.
Date published: 2025-02-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
BigEz from
Battery Life
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What a great set of headphones. I usually have trouble with these fitting in my ears but they fit perfect. Been using them at the gym for 3+ weeks and still haven't had to charge them once. Of course with same JBL sound quality you would expect from JBL.
Date published: 2025-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
reded from
My new favorite go to buds
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a longtime user of JBL headphones I was a little disappointed at these buds to start with. BUT I found that my usual mid sized rubber seals were to small. I changed out for the larger ones and immediately got the expected sound back. Not only that but these have an extra support ring that holds them in ear better and are very comfortable. I did notice that the tone (bass) of these is a little different and that I had to use the EQ settings, this brought it back to more like other JBL buds. Maybe as sports ones they are tuned this way for a reason. Anyway, with this change they sound amazing, that along with the comfort makes these my go to buds now ! I live by the coast so the Ip68 protection should come in handy at the beach (once it gets warmer)
Date published: 2025-02-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
danngarsvt46 from
Excellent customizable sound and secure fit
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Endurance Race 2 offer an impressive set of features, rich sound, and an adaptable design for a secure comfortable fit during a variety of activities. The earbuds have a solid feel, with a soft rubber exterior that protects them and prevents slipping during insertion or removal from your ears. The earbuds come with a variety of ear tip sizes and an option to remove the locking wing. I was able to find the perfect sized ear tips and prefer the locking wing since it kept the earbuds secure and was also very comfortable for extended periods of use. It was nice to not have to constantly adjust the fit since the headphone stayed in place. The touch controls are easy to navigate and very responsive.
The JBL Headphones app enables you to customize the JBL Endurance Race 2 headphones and provide the best audio experience for each user. The fully adjustable equalizer is great to get the exact sound you are looking for. The ambient aware feature helps keep you aware of your surrounds when you need to and the active noise cancelling keeps unwanted sound out when you need to focus. The earbuds provide a substantial amount of noise reduction in loud environments. The Headphones app offers a variety of customizable options like how much noise to filter out or how much of your own voice you hear while on call. There are even options for playing relaxing sounds like a campfire, stream, or forest. The sports modes provide customizable presets where you can set whether you want to be isolated or aware of sounds around you and allows for a different equalizer setting for each mode. One thing I didn’t like about these modes is that there’s no way to switch between them using the touch controls on the earbuds. You have to use the app to make these changes. However, when this mode is disabled, you can use the earbuds to quickly switch between ambient aware and noise cancelling modes when needed. The call quality was satisfactory on both ends of the calls, with no discernible issues or audio dropouts.
The battery life on the JBL Endurance Race 2 earbuds has been impressive. I have not had a time where I ran out of power. The charging case is compact and provides convenient and secure storage when not using the earbuds.
Overall the JLB Endurance Race 2 earbuds offer an impressive amount of features and capabilities that should work for anyone, especially those with an active lifestyle looking for a secure fitting and nice sounding set of earbuds. The earbuds are simple to use yet still let you customize the fit and sound experience to your personal preferences.
Date published: 2025-02-09
Rated 4 out of
5
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Obutek from
Great for the gym
These earbuds are great for working out and wear them in the gym, very comfortable.
Date published: 2025-04-27
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Gadomom from
Comfort with great sound and long battery life.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best fitting workout noise canceling earbuds I have had. They stayed in my ear, comfortably. The sports mode form the JBL headphones app was helpful to set my workout mood. Battery life is excellent. Overall very durable, great sound and comfortable.
Date published: 2025-03-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
jsf1031 from
Great for music, decent for calls
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Was very excited for these when they came in, dust and waterproof?! The audio on these for music was great..love the active noise cancelation, it did a good job at cutting out the outside stuff. The 4 stars is due to the calling. I called a few different people, different days, times, and locations and each call had several moments where the other person could hear me. Not a deal breaker, I plan to use these 99% of the time while mowing or outside work, so it will be mostly for music.
Date published: 2025-02-27
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Guerrero123 from
Locked in for great sound !
[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
Date published: 2025-02-20
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Neuty from
Amazing comfort and feel!
[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!
Date published: 2025-02-18
Rated 4 out of
5
by
xtg14x from
Great buds for the price! Recommended!
[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!).
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!
Date published: 2025-02-17
Rated 4 out of
5
by
wmlrogers from
Endurance Race 2 has Noise Cancelling and IP68!
[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.
Date published: 2025-02-13
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Ed¹¹ from
Comfortable/ high Quality sound.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using these earbuds while working out and listening to music while at work in the office. They're really comfortable for long use, and I like that they come with a rubber piece that touches your ear so it doesn't feel like hard plastic. The soft loop on the headphones fits perfectly in the ear and secures the earbuds. I didn't have any problems with them falling off. I also like that they have a noise-canceling feature, and it worked great in noisy places. Overall, these headphones do what they are intended for: outdoor activities or workouts. They're comfortable, have great noise cancellation, and the music quality is well-balanced with good bass. Great workout headphones or for office use on calls.
Date published: 2025-02-12
Rated 4 out of
5
by
apalmo1 from
Twistlock works and the sound quality is good
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm no stranger to earbuds and headphones. I have probably had 6 or 7 pairs in just the last year. My problem is finding ones that are comfortable to wear for hours on end. The JBL ones have usually been a good fit and quality and this endurance racer 2 is no different.
Unboxing you get two manuals, a charging cable, different size ear canal pieces, a case that also charges, and the ear buds. You will want to try all the different ear canal pieces and even mix and max sizes to find which ones are comfortable for you. I ended up with two different sizes as that's what was most comfortable for me.
Once you find what's comfortable, make sure to connect these to the JBL app. In the app you can update firmware, make EQ changes, change sports modes, and other options. If you do not have the app you will be missing out on some key features. Also in the app there is a relax mode, this mode allows you to play different environmental sounds, camp fire, running water, waves, etc. This was a nice surprise as I love having white noise when I sleep or just use the sounds to relax.
The twist and lock feature seems like it will be great for runners, hiking, etc. When I first put them in my ear, I had trouble with this feature and that was because the rubber that goes into the ear canal was too large. Once I found the correct ones for my ears, the lock in place felt pretty stable. I have yet to try them with any vigorous activity, but they seemed like they would stay in place.
Sound quality is very good and being able to adjust the EQ you can find something that works for you. I used these with my iPhone and laptop, even at low volume I could clearly hear everything I was listening to. The noise canceling worked very well and I could not hear anyone who was trying to talk to me even at lower volume. The talk through worked as well, but I still had to mute or pause what I was listening to, as I did have some trouble hearing them.
Overall, these are nice earbuds from JBL, the battery life seems good and the carrying case is small enough to place in your pant pocket. I would recommend these if you needed a good overall earbud that can work with an active lifestyle.
Date published: 2025-02-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
ANdru613 from
Great for the value and outdoor use!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The endurance race are pretty solid earbuds for their price range and value. the case is nice and slim, good for the pocket and carrying around. The fit and comfort is very good, which for the value of these earbuds, took be by surprise. I found myself using them for prolong periods of time by the gym.
I do feel like the look could be a bit better though, they do tend to stick out of the ears, but overall if you're using them for gym or activity, really wont matter.
Sound quality was the classic JBL sound I expected. Punchy Bass, good mids, decent lows.
Overall, reccomended for the buyer looking for a good deal on a great valued product!
Date published: 2025-02-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Panama507 from
4.5/5 stars for me
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used the ear buds on a daily basis. My #1 pro for them were how well they stayed in my ear no matter what i was doing. They’re compact and feel very high quality so im sure they'll last; the sound didn't disappoint either. The only con i have (and its more nit picking) is the way the earbuds were a little difficult to place back in their case depending on your hand size.
Date published: 2025-02-09
Rated 3 out of
5
by
TootsMatt from
COULD BE BETTER😭
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These headphones are pretty good. The sound quality is always A1 when it comes to JBL. The noise canceling feature is great. The ambient noise feature is great and it even has a talk thru feature. Everything works fine however, the user controls aren’t as seamless like their other headphones for me. The sensor button on the headphones weren’t always allowing me pause or play, but that’s just me.
Date published: 2025-03-11