JBL Tune Flex
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Beats Studio Buds
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Category | Features | JBL Tune Flex | Beats Studio Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.6g | 5.1g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 12mm | 8.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 108dB/mW | 100.5dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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 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 prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
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 matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds . Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Studio Buds and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Tune Flex and Beats Studio Buds operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
JBL Tune Flex sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out . Both Beats Studio Buds, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology 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 the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by 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
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver 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 makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
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 tells how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble SPL, 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 a device is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get 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 Studio Buds's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tune Flex's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging 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 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 Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 0.5 hours The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JBL Tune Flex have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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. 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 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 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 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. 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 background sounds. JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The 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 calculation 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 noises to still be heard even while wearing them The Beats Studio Buds 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 run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature.
The Beats Studio Buds too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to find 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. Beats Studio Buds too 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JBL Tune Flex support 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds 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 device. JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds also support this function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Tune Flex, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them.
JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The JBL Tune Flex come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.