Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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, Beats Fit Pro 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
JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
weigh more than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference of 1.6g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
Beats Fit Pro'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, what this means is that JBL Tune Flex's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Beats Fit Pro and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The JBL Tune Flex and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. JBL Tune Flex stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.
Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2.5mm
, a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means 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.
Beats Fit Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 101.3dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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. Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Tune Flex's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 3 hours
It requires 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. Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1 hours
JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The JBL Tune Flex use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beats Fit Pro too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beats Fit Pro 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. Beats Fit Pro 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.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 Beats Fit Pro 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 Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling 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 measure 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 so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.
The Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them. The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro 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 just 30 minutes. JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Fit Pro 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 feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Fit Pro too support this function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Tune Flex, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them.
The JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Beats Fit Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
JBL Tune Flex come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Fit Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
