Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as 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 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
weigh more than the JBL Tune Flex by of 1.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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. The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JBL Tune Flex and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. JBL Tune Flex stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC 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. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by 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
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce 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 alters the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, 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. How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate people, 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. 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 listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tune Flex's case is said to have 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. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 3 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. 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 shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Tune Flex use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beats Fit Pro too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. 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. 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 connecting 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 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 well with your iPad. 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 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. JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.
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 noise. JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 pick up. The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.
Beats Fit Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm 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 charge the earbuds. Also the Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. 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 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 and not miss notifications from another connected 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 also have the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. 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 Beats Fit Pro also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Fit Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The JBL Tune Flex come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Beats Fit Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
