Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 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 Wave Beam 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 consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Wave Beam, at 8.8g
weigh less than the JBL Tune Flex by -0.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Wave Beam also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Beam's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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. The JBL Wave Beam also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. JBL Wave Beam too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. The JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Wave Beam, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce 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, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds. JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 4mm
, 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 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 measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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 Wave Beam's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW.
How loud a device is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get an objective 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Wave Beam'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 not 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 manufacturer, and JBL Tune Flex's case has a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. JBL Wave Beam'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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JBL Wave Beam takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case. JBL Wave Beam too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The JBL Tune Flex use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Wave Beam 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 transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Wave Beam 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 Wave Beam 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 provides 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 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 JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.
JBL Wave Beam microphones are 2,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds 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 JBL Wave Beam too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The 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 measure of its sensitivity.
It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up. JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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 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 support the find earbuds feature.
JBL Wave Beam also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JBL Tune Flex have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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.
JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Wave Beam too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. JBL Wave Beam too have a control panel on them. The JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Wave Beam too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. JBL Tune Flex come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Wave Beam too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
