Jabra Evolve2 Buds
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JBL Tune Flex
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Category | Features | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | JBL Tune Flex |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 10.8g | 9.6g | |
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 | 6mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 108dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 20meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
highest mic frequency | 8,000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 80Hz | ✗ | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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, Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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
JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g weigh more than the JBL Tune Flex by of 1.2g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The JBL Tune Flex and Jabra Evolve2 Buds work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out . Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively 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. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 6mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 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 indicates how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies 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.
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. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, 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. This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Tune Flex's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 3 hours It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Evolve2 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 connecting via Bluetooth. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters, longer than that of JBL Tune Flex by 10meters JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 fine with your iPhone.
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 Jabra Evolve2 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. While the Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. The JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is 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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize. JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature. Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.
The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 just 30 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.
Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 without missing notifications from another connected device. The JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Tune Flex, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a control panel on them. The JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. The JBL Tune Flex come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.