IP ratings is the rank 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 means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance 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 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, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
are heavier than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference of 40.4g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds .
JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Tune Flex and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. JBL Tune Flex stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2.8mm
, many people have a misconception 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 produce a juicier bass than the JBL Tune Flex
JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 3.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7'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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1 hours
JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Tune Flex have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support 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 enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of JBL Tune Flex
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 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 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
The vastness 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 voice that the microphone can pick up. The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 run but would still want to hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.
JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only 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 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support this function.
It means that you are in position turn off the device's 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a control panel on them.
JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
The JBL Tune Flex come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
