Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say 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. 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 JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g are heavier than the JBL Tune Flex by of 2.9g True wireless devices have no cables connecting 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 cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.

JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it.

In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes.

Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. JBL Tune Flex sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are 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. 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 , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 while at it. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble 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. 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, 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 has a full charge of 24 hours.

A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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 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 in storage for long periods.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you 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. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

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. 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 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.

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 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. 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 earbuds to filter out noise.

JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.

JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them 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, say you’re having a jog but would 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. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature.

Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them. The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 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 seemlessly 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 is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.

JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

With 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. JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. JBL Tune Flex come with a special pouch.

Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.