JBL Tune Flex
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
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 wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The JBL Tune Flex sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
The JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. 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 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
The battery life of the charging case 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. 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 when they have been unused for extended periods. The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
The JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. The JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
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 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 MacBook. 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 Tune Flex use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. 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 sound 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 If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the JBL Tune Flex, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Tune Flex come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.