JBL Vibe Beam | Deep Bass Sound | Up to 32 Hours With Case | IP54 Sweat and Dust Resistant | Bluetooth 5.2
Stem-style design with Ambient Aware and TalkThru, letting students and commuters catch stop announcements and quick chats while music keeps going.
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JBL Vibe Beam is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 6,300 brand new and sealed, with 8mm drivers tuned for JBL Deep Bass Sound and up to 32 hours of total playback. These true wireless earbuds use a stem design, Bluetooth 5.2 and an IP54 rating on each bud. The JBL Vibe Beam gives 8 hours from the earbuds alone, and the pocket-sized case holds another 24. Come and hear the JBL Vibe Beam for yourself at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where every unit is genuine stock.
Designed for university students, mobile gamers and journalists on the move, the JBL Vibe Beam handles music, lectures and calls with no cable getting in the way. Wired earphones snag on bag straps and often fail at the jack after months of daily use. The JBL Vibe Beam removes the cable entirely, so walking between lecture halls at JKUAT or squeezing onto a crowded bus stays simple. Ambient Aware lets street sound mix with your music, and TalkThru lowers the volume so you can speak to a shopkeeper or classmate without pulling an earbud out.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell copies that look identical in photos, Mascom International sells only sealed, genuine JBL stock with a valid warranty. The JBL Vibe Beam suits buyers who want dependable true wireless sound from a known brand without paying extra for noise cancelling. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the bass and the five colour choices are what won them over. Walk in to compare colours side by side, or message us on WhatsApp and pay only when the parcel reaches your door.
Common Questions About the JBL Vibe Beam
What is the JBL Vibe Beam price in Kenya?
Mascom International sells the JBL Vibe Beam brand new and sealed for KSh 6,300 from our Kimathi Street store in Nairobi CBD. Your money buys the earbuds, the charging case, a USB Type-C cable, three ear tip sizes and a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects. Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every county, and M-Pesa works at the door. For KSh 500 more, the JBL Wave Beam 2 adds active noise cancelling and multipoint, so weigh whether those features matter to you.
How does the JBL Vibe Beam compare with the JBL Tune Beam 2?
The JBL Tune Beam 2 costs KSh 10,300 at Mascom International, KSh 4,000 above the JBL Vibe Beam, and its main extra is active noise cancelling. Both use a stem shape and work with the JBL Headphones app. The JBL Vibe Beam relies on the ear tip seal and Ambient Aware instead of electronic noise reduction. Choose the Tune Beam 2 if you sit through long, loud bus rides or fly often. Choose the JBL Vibe Beam if you mostly listen indoors or on short trips.
Is the JBL Vibe Beam safe to wear on a boda boda or a busy Nairobi street?
The JBL Vibe Beam includes Ambient Aware, which lets traffic sound reach you while music plays, the safer setting on Nairobi streets. As a boda boda passenger, keep the volume low with Ambient Aware on so you hear hooters and your rider. The IP54 rating handles sweat and road dust from a ride along Mombasa Road, though the IPX2 case should stay in a pocket. If you ride a motorbike yourself, keep both ears free of earbuds while riding.
How many hours does the JBL Vibe Beam last between charges?
The JBL Vibe Beam plays for up to 8 hours on the earbuds, and the charging case adds up to 24 more, for 32 hours in total. A 10-minute speed charge returns about 2 hours of listening, enough for a commute from Rongai to town and back. A full recharge from empty takes about 2 hours. At three hours of listening a day, one full case lasts more than ten days, which helps during KPLC outages.
Does the JBL Vibe Beam have noise cancelling?
No, the JBL Vibe Beam does not have active noise cancelling; it blocks sound passively through a sealed silicone ear tip. Picking the right tip from the three sizes in the box makes a real difference to both isolation and bass. Ambient Aware and TalkThru do the opposite job, letting outside sound in when you need it. If electronic noise cancelling matters to you, the JBL Wave Beam 2 adds it at KSh 6,800.
Who is the JBL Vibe Beam right for, and who should look elsewhere?
The JBL Vibe Beam is right for students, first-time true wireless buyers and anyone who wants bass-forward sound from a genuine brand under KSh 7,000. It is a weaker choice for frequent flyers or people working in loud open-plan offices, since it lacks noise cancelling; the JBL Live Buds 3 at KSh 17,500 suits them better. Buyers who keep misplacing small earbuds may prefer the JBL Tune 215BT, where a cable joins both sides and there is no case to lose.
What does the JBL Headphones app add to the JBL Vibe Beam?
The free JBL Headphones app for Android and iOS lets you adjust the JBL Vibe Beam sound with an equaliser and switch between Ambient Aware and TalkThru. You can boost bass for Afrobeats and gengetone or lift vocals for sermons and audiobooks. The app also checks for firmware updates, which can improve stability over time. It runs on Samsung, Tecno, Infinix and iPhone models, and the earbuds still play normally without it.
Which colours does the JBL Vibe Beam come in?
The JBL Vibe Beam comes in beige, blue, mint, white and black. Shelf stock changes from week to week, so confirm on WhatsApp which colours are available before you visit Mascom International. The charging case weighs 39.5 g, small enough for a jeans pocket or a handbag compartment. Darker shades hide dust and makeup marks better with daily use, while lighter shades are easier to spot if the case drops in a dim car or lecture hall.
Technical Specifications
Audio Hardware
- 8mm dynamic drivers — the small speaker inside each earbud, tuned for JBL Deep Bass Sound with strong low notes for Afrobeats and gospel.
- Frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz — covers the full range most people can hear, from deep bass drums to high cymbals.
- JBL Deep Bass Sound tuning — weights the sound toward the low end, which suits listeners who find basic earphones thin.
- Ambient Aware — lets outside sound mix with your music, useful at bus stages, road crossings and office reception desks.
- TalkThru — lowers the music and lifts voices so you can hold a short conversation without removing an earbud.
- Passive isolation from silicone tips — a snug tip blocks part of the street noise and keeps the bass from leaking out of the ear.
Wireless Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.2 — a recent standard giving a steady link with current Android phones, iPhones, tablets and laptops.
- A2DP 1.3 profile — the Bluetooth standard that streams stereo music from your phone or laptop to both earbuds.
- AVRCP 1.6 profile — lets the earbuds control playback, so a tap pauses, plays or skips a track on your phone.
- HFP 1.7 profile — the hands-free standard that carries calls through the built-in microphones without touching the phone.
- JBL Headphones app support — free on Android and iOS for sound adjustments, ambient settings and firmware updates.
Battery and Charging
- Up to 8 hours from the earbuds alone — covers a full school day or a long working shift on one charge.
- Up to 24 extra hours from the charging case — bringing total playback to 32 hours before you need a socket.
- 10-minute speed charge gives about 2 hours of playback — quick recovery when you notice a low battery just before leaving.
- Full charge in about 2 hours from empty — plug in during lunch or overnight and start the day topped up.
- USB Type-C charging — works with the cable and charger most current Android phones already use, so one adapter serves both.
- Case-based top-ups — dropping the earbuds into the case between classes or meetings keeps them charged without hunting for a wall socket.
Build and Durability
- IP54 earbuds — protected against dust and splashing water, so sweat, light rain and dusty walks are covered.
- IPX2 charging case — resists light drips only, so keep it zipped in a bag during heavy downpours.
- 39.5 g charging case — light and slim enough for a jeans pocket, handbag or laptop sleeve.
- Stem design — the stem rests along the cheek and gives you something to grip when fitting or removing each bud.
- Five colours: beige, blue, mint, white and black — confirm the colour in stock on WhatsApp before ordering.
Controls and Inputs
- Touch controls on each earbud — play, pause, take calls and switch ambient modes with a tap instead of reaching for your phone.
- Built-in microphones — handle hands-free calls, WhatsApp voice notes and online classes while your phone stays in a pocket or bag.
- Voice assistant access — call up Google Assistant or Siri from the earbud to send messages or set reminders.
- App toggle for Ambient Aware and TalkThru — change listening modes from your phone screen when your hands are free.
- Works with any Bluetooth device — Android phones, iPhones, Windows laptops, MacBooks and tablets all pair through the standard Bluetooth menu.
Package Contents
The JBL Vibe Beam arrives in sealed JBL retail packaging containing the two earbuds, the charging case, a USB Type-C cable, three sizes of silicone ear tips, and the warranty and safety documents. There is no wall plug in the box, so use your phone charger or a laptop USB-C port. Mascom International stocks compatible USB-C chargers if you need a spare, and you can confirm the factory seal yourself before we hand the box over.
Warranty
The JBL Vibe Beam ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That cover applies to both earbuds and the charging case. Bring any claim, together with your receipt, to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street.
Buying the JBL Vibe Beam from Mascom International
You can pick up the JBL Vibe Beam at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, any day from Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your phone, pair a demo unit and listen to your own playlist before you decide. Beige, blue, mint, white and black are the colours JBL makes, and our team will tell you which ones we hold today.
Message, call or email us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order travels with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Buyers in Nairobi and its environs receive their earbuds the same day, and customers in Thika, Machakos, Nyeri, Kisumu and other major towns get them the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your purchase carries the 12-month warranty described above.
Clear specifications, fair pricing and a real service desk in town mean you know exactly what you are buying and where to go afterwards.
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