Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Powerbeats Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Tune Flex IPX4

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number 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 value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means 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, Powerbeats Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

JBL Tune Flex 9.6g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g are heavier than the JBL Tune Flex by of 10.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Tune Flex ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance

Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Tune Flex ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 Powerbeats Pro also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the 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.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The JBL Tune Flex stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both Powerbeats Pro, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Tune Flex 12mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

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 the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the device.

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making both Powerbeats Pro, and JBL Tune Flex similar in how loud their sound can get , a common assumption 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 mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Tune Flex 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Powerbeats Pro make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Tune Flex

Highest Frequency

JBL Tune Flex 20,000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Tune Flex 108dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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.

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Battery Life

JBL Tune Flex 8hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Tune Flex 24hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex

Charge Time

JBL Tune Flex 2hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1.3 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Tune Flex v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

The JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of JBL Tune Flex . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Tune Flex 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex

Has Aac

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune Flex will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Powerbeats Pro 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Tune Flex 4only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.

The Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Tune Flex -38dBV/Pa

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The amount 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.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Tune Flex 2only

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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 easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

With the JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Powerbeats Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The JBL Tune Flex come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Powerbeats Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Tune Flex	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	9.6g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	12mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	108dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	0.7hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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