Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say 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 Buds 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 best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

JBL Wave Buds, at 9g weigh less than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference -0.6g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds . JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Tune Flex and JBL Wave Buds work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

The JBL Tune Flex stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both JBL Wave Buds, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.

JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which implies 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means 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 Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Wave Buds's battery life is equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex . Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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 vendor, and the JBL Tune Flex's case is said to have 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 having to recharge the case itself. JBL Wave Buds'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 when they have been in storage for extended periods. JBL Wave Buds 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. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.

JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JBL Tune Flex have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Wave Buds too have 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 Buds 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 Wave Buds 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 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 iPhone. 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 Wave Buds 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. The JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.

JBL Wave Buds 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 background sounds. The JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.

This is useful in noisy areas. JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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. While the JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency as a transducer.

The 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 Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature. JBL Wave Buds too have the find earbuds feature.

Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them. JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes.

The JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Wave Buds support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.

The JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

The JBL Tune Flex, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds also have a control panel on them. The JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts.

Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Wave Buds also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The JBL Tune Flex come with a special case.

Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. JBL Wave Buds also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.