Overall Score 8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | JBL Tune Flex |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 11.2g | 9.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.5mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 101.3dB/mW | 108dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 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. In comparison 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
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 move with.
The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g are heavier than the JBL Tune Flex by of 1.6g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds . Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds . JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Beats Fit Pro and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes 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) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Beats Fit Pro too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The JBL Tune Flex and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. JBL Tune Flex sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both Beats Fit Pro, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce 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, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
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
, 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 it's true that, 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 an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Fit Pro'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 measures if and how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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. How loud something is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard 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 more battery hours, 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 . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Tune Flex's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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 when they have been unused for long periods. Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1 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 show the charging status of your device and case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Fit Pro too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same 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 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.
Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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 voice that the microphone can recognize. The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while 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 your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.
Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them. JBL Tune Flex support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The 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 easily 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 have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro also support the mute function.
It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can 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 functions are supported on the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro also 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. Beats Fit Pro also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The JBL Tune Flex come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Fit Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.