Ingress protection ratings is the rating 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 means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating is read as, the first value 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
JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference -4.5g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
The JBL Tune Flex and Beats Studio Buds work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The 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 the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the device. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which means 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating 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 device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means 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 Studio Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100.5dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard 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 before recharge. 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
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Tune Flex's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods. 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 shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too have 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 movement 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. The 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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune Flex will work fine with your iPad.
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 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.
The JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. Beats Studio Buds 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 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds 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 pick up. The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while 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, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature. The Beats Studio Buds also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.
JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging.
This kind is 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 thirty minutes. JBL Tune Flex have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss 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 Beats Studio Buds also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can 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 Studio Buds too have a control panel on them. 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 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. The JBL Tune Flex come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Beats Studio Buds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
