Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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. Compared to the JBL Tune Flex, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Tune Flex has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Pro 2
The JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
have the same weight as the JBL Tune Flex
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Pro 2'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, 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 JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JBL Tune Flex stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Live Pro 2, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce 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 changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Pro 2'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, 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 Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud something is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Tune Flex's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 6 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 in storage for long periods. JBL Live Pro 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 earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Tune Flex have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Live Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Live Pro 2 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. JBL Live Pro 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 can provide better results than other codecs at the same 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 intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. The JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
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 recognize.
The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency as a transducer. The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature. JBL Live Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them.
JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. The JBL Live Pro 2 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The 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. The JBL Live Pro 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 from another device. JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position 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 features are supported on the device.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them. JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. JBL Tune Flex come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
