Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the JBL Tune Flex, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids The JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g are lighter than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference -1.04g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds . JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.

How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Tune Flex and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

The JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) produce a juicier bass than the JBL Tune Flex JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Tune Flex's measurement is 108dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The JBL Tune Flex's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.

A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Tune Flex's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 6 hours It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery.

It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1.7 hours The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Tune Flex use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Tune Flex . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.

It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune Flex will work fine with your MacBook.

If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. The JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.

The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize. JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.

For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device. JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support the mute function.

It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a control panel on them.

JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

The JBL Tune Flex come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.