Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

JBL Tune Flex IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

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, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

JBL Tune Flex 9.6g

JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g are heavier than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference of 2.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

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 an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

JBL Tune Flex 12mm

The JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2.7mm , a common assumption 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

JBL Tune Flex 20Hz

JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

JBL Tune Flex 20,000Hz

The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

JBL Tune Flex 108dB/mW

The sound pressure level, 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.

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

JBL Tune Flex 8hours

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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

JBL Tune Flex 24hours

The battery life of the charging case 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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 6 hours

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

JBL Tune Flex 2hours

It requires 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 unused for long periods.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

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 device and case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

The JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

JBL Tune Flex v5.2

The 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.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JBL Tune Flex . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

JBL Tune Flex 10meters

The JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

JBL Tune Flex 4only

The JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.

While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

JBL Tune Flex -38dBV/Pa

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 sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. It's very 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

JBL Tune Flex 2only

The JBL Tune Flex have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 device.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

The JBL Tune Flex come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2	JBL Tune Flex
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12.5g	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	9.3mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	108dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included