Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Beats Studio Buds Review

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

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 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. In comparison to the JBL Tune Flex, Beats Studio Buds 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 consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g weigh less than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference -4.5g 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 case since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds . JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance Beats Studio Buds'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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Beats Studio Buds and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Tune Flex have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The JBL Tune Flex and Beats Studio Buds work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

JBL Tune Flex stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down 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 produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the device.

Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 3.8mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, 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 a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds'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, 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 Studio Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100.5dB/mW. How loud something is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Studio Buds's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex . 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 have shorter listening time.

This is given by the manufacturer, and 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 having to recharge the case itself. Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 8 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 Studio Buds 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 show the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JBL Tune Flex have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Studio Buds too have USB TYPE-C.

This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beats Studio Buds 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Beats Studio Buds 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 a similar 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 are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Beats Studio Buds 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.

While the Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone.

This is useful in noisy areas. JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size 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 pick up. JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.

The Beats Studio Buds too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them. The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging.

Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.

Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 Studio Buds support 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 coming from another connected device. JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds too support the mute function.

The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them.

The JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

JBL Tune Flex come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Beats Studio Buds too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.