Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Tune Flex | Jabra Elite 7 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
weight | 9.6g | 10.8g | |
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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 108dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 2hours | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | 8only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8,000Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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 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.
Compared to the JBL Tune Flex, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 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,
JBL Tune Flex has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
are heavier than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference of 1.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds .
JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JBL Tune Flex and Jabra Elite 7 Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
JBL Tune Flex stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down 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.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 6mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating 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 inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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.
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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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 manufacturer, and JBL Tune Flex's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
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 device and case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
JBL Tune Flex have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 the same 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 are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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.
The JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro too 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 30 minutes.
JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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.
JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The JBL Tune Flex, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
JBL Tune Flex come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.