IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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. In comparison 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 prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
weigh less than the JBL Tune Flex by -0.6g
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 matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
JBL Wave Buds'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, what this means is that JBL Tune Flex's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. 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 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Tune Flex have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. JBL Wave Buds too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The JBL Tune Flex and JBL Wave Buds work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both JBL Wave Buds, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds. JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which means 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means 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 Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get 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 have to charge the device less often. JBL Wave Buds's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, 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 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 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 in storage for extended periods. JBL Wave Buds 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 device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The JBL Tune Flex support 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 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 range, 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. 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 iPad.
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 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.
JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. The JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
The magnitude 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 recognize. JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency on how well it converts sounds to electrical energy. JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.
JBL Wave Buds also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them. The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds 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 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device. The JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds too support this function.
The mute function means that you can 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 functions are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds too have a control panel on them.
JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Wave Buds also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
The JBL Tune Flex come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. JBL Wave Buds too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
