JBL Tune Flex
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JBL Tour Pro 2
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Category | Features | JBL Tune Flex | JBL Tour Pro 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | ✗ |
weight | 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 | 12mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 108dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 2hours | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
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 an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to 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 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.
JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
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 case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .
JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Tour Pro 2 and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting 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 need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both JBL Tour Pro 2, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without 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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.
JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2mm
, 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 yeah, 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 device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Tour 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.
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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Tour Pro 2'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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tune Flex's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Tour 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 highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Tune Flex use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The 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 Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JBL Tune Flex
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar 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 intend 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 JBL Tour Pro 2 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 JBL Tour Pro 2 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 type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
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 sound that the microphone can recognize.
JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Tour 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 be able to hear traffic.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them.
The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty 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. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but 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 device.
JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.
JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
JBL Tune Flex come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.