Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Jbl Wave Beam Review

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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 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 The JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

JBL Wave Beam, at 8.8g are lighter than the JBL Tune Flex by -0.8g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds . JBL Wave Beam also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds . JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance JBL Wave Beam's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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 Wave Beam and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise.

How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Tune Flex have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

JBL Wave Beam too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Tune Flex and JBL Wave Beam operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. JBL Tune Flex stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively 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 the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 4mm , 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean 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 component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters 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 indicates how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate 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 Wave Beam's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective 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 . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Tune Flex's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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 recommended 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 The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.

JBL Wave Beam too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The JBL Tune Flex have 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 laptops, phones, and tablets. JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, 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 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 well 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. JBL Wave Beam microphones are 2, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. 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 Wave Beam too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. 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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up. The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Beam also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.

The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully 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. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.

Say, you can easily 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 option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Wave Beam too support the mute function.

The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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 earbuds. JBL Wave Beam also have a control panel on them.

The JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Wave Beam also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

The JBL Tune Flex come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Wave Beam also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.