IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number 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, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
and that of liquids is that,
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than JBL Tune Flex
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.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g
weigh more than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference of 2.4g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX'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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JBL Tune Flex and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2.8mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Tune Flex's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 4 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 0.5 hours
JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune Flex will work fine with your iPhone.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. 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 earbud microphone can pick up. The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature. JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
JBL Tune Flex have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
The JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a control panel on them. The JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Tune Flex come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
