Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Jbl Wave Beam Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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. In comparison 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 prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

JBL Wave Beam, at 8.8g weigh less than the JBL Tune Flex by -0.8g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds . JBL Wave Beam also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds . JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance JBL Wave Beam's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Tune Flex's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Wave Beam and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.

ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud 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) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

JBL Tune Flex have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

JBL Wave Beam too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Tune Flex and JBL Wave Beam operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites 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 earbuds music from leaking out . Both JBL Wave Beam, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively 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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device. 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 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 an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. 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 measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble SPL, 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 Wave Beam's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW.

The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting 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 before recharge. 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 . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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 manufacturer, 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 multiple times before having to recharge 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 charge fully 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case. JBL Wave Beam too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, 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 Wave Beam 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 Wave Beam 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 to connect 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. 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 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 Wave Beam microphones are 2, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Wave Beam too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.

Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 measure 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 channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds 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 run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature.

JBL Wave Beam also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging.

Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the JBL Wave Beam too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.

Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. JBL Tune Flex support 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 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 Wave Beam also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's 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 features are supported on the device. JBL Wave Beam too have a control panel on them. JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Wave Beam also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. JBL Tune Flex come with a special pouch.

Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. JBL Wave Beam too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.