JBL Tune Flex
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JBL Reflect Aero TWS
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Category | Features | JBL Tune Flex | JBL Reflect Aero TWS |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP68 |
weight | 9.6g | 13g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 12mm | 6.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 108dB/mW | 99dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
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 | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
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 level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than JBL Tune Flex
JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
weigh more than the JBL Tune Flex by of 3.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should 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 difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JBL Tune Flex and JBL Reflect Aero TWS work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
JBL Tune Flex sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The 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 earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 5.2mm
, a common assumption 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.
JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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, 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 Reflect Aero TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW. How loud something is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, 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 charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 8 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 for the first time.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 0.5 hours
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 status of your earbuds and charging case.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 sound that the microphone can pick up.
The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.
The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. It's very 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.
The JBL Tune Flex have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have the mute function. It 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 easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 an issue with the connection.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
JBL Tune Flex come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.