The JBL Reflect Mini 2 Wireless are great sports headphones that are versatile enough for everyday casual use. These closed-back in-ears have a decent sound quality and are fairly comfortable. They have a stable and portable design with stability fins which is very useful for more intense physical activity. However, they have thin cables and may feel a bit cheap. Their latency is also too high for watching videos and gaming. On the upside, they have great wireless range, and their isolation performance is decent enough for commuting or to use at the office.
Our Verdict
The JBL Reflect Mini 2 are decent for mixed usage. They have an accurate audio reproduction for a wide variety of music genres, especially bass-heavy genres. They create a good seal that's great for commuting as it blocks a good amount of noise and their portable and stable design is great for sports. Their isolation performance and 10-hour battery life make them an above-average choice for the office, but their latency makes them a sub-par choice for watching TV and gaming.
- Very stable design for sports.
- Minimal leakage.
- Excellent wireless range.
- Pouch doesn’t completely protect the headphones.
- In-ear fit might not be for everyone.
The JBL Reflect Mini 2 are okay for neutral sound. They have a thumpy, powerful, and consistent bass, a well-balanced mid-range, and a great treble. However, the high-bass is slightly overemphasized and boomy, the mid-mid is veiled, nudging the vocals to the back of the mix. The mid-treble is also slightly uneven, meaning some sibilants will lack detail, and others may feel sharp for some. They’ll be better suited for bass-heavy genres than vocal-centric music. Also, their in-ear fit might not be the best for long listening sessions as you can feel fatigued after a few hours.
The JBL Reflect Mini 2 are good for commuting and traveling. These in-ears are very portable, and they create a good seal inside your ear, blocking a good amount of ambient noise, including lower frequencies where the rumbling of bus engines sit. They have a decent 10-hour battery life which should last you long enough for most flights, but the in-ear fit might not be as comfortable for long periods.
The JBL Reflect Mini 2 are great for sports. These headphones have stability fins that make them very stable inside the ear, and they won’t pop out during intense physical activities. They also don’t trap heat inside your ear, and they can easily fit in your pockets or a bag. You can also use them inside crowded gyms as their isolation performance is good as well.
The JBL Reflect Mini 2 are alright for the office. They isolate a very good amount of mid-range ambient noise like ambient chatter, meaning you can focus on your tasks. Also, they barely leak, and you can listen to your audio content at higher volumes without disturbing colleagues around you. Their 10-hour battery life should last you long enough for a whole workday, but the in-ear fit might not be ideal for some as they enter your ear canal deeply.
The JBL Reflect Mini 2 aren't suitable for wireless gaming. These headphones have decent sound quality, but their latency is too high for gaming. Also, the in-ear design might not be as comfortable for everyone during long gaming sessions. If you’re gaming online, this microphone offers sub-mediocre performance and won’t be a good option.
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- Updated Feb 07, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jan 17, 2019: Review published.
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The JBL Reflect Mini 2 are great for sports and also versatile enough for everyday casual use. These in-ears have slightly bulky housings but are still fairly comfortable. However, the fit might not be for everyone, and they feel a bit cheaper than what they look like and have thin cables. On the upside, they're very stable and are rated IPX5 for water resistance, which is great for working out. They also have a 10-hour battery life that will last you a few workouts or even a full day at the office.
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The JBL Reflect Mini 2 Wireless and Jaybird X4 Wireless are both designed as sports-oriented headphones, but the Jaybird might get the edge if you don’t mind the restrictive charging cradle. They have overall better build quality and have a companion app that lets you EQ the sound to your liking. On the other hand, the JBL have longer battery life and only need a micro-USB cable to charge them. Both have great wireless range, but the Jaybird can also connect to two devices, which is convenient.
The JBL Reflect Mini 2 Wireless and the Beats BeatsX Wireless are very similar headphones. Both are great sports headphones, but with slight differences. The JBL have stability fins that some may prefer for physical activities. They also have better wireless range and a longer battery life. On the other hand, the Beats have better noise isolation performance. Overall, the JBL might be the better choice since they are more portable and have a better treble range. If you like an around-the-neck design, go with the Beats.
The JBL Reflect Mini 2 Wireless are slightly better headphones than the AUKEY Latitude. The JBL have a more comfortable design and a slightly better overall sound quality. They also feel more stable inside the ears and are great for sports. However, the AUKEY have better isolation performance, making them slightly better for commuting, and they also have a better microphone for calls. The AUKEY can also connect to two devices simultaneously, which is convenient.
Both headphones are great for sports, but you should choose according to your criteria as they perform well in different categories. The Bose SoundSport Wireless have better overall sound quality and are more comfortable. However, the earbuds are bulkier than average, and they are semi-open, meaning they don’t have a good isolation like the JBLs. The JBL Reflect Mini 2 Wireless also have better battery life and fins for great stability.
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