Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison 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 better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
are lighter than the JBL Tune Flex by -1.04g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate 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
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes 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 travel or that suites your relaxation time. The JBL Tune Flex stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
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
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can produce a juicier bass than the JBL Tune Flex
JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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.
JBL Tune Flex's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tune Flex's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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 highly adivsable to fully charge 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 to connect 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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune Flex will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend 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. The JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. While the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 earbud microphone can recognize.
JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
When misplaced 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) also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.
The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can easily 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 and not miss notifications from another device. JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With 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) also have a control panel on them. JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The JBL Tune Flex come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
