Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Tune Flex has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh more than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference of 3g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Tune Flex and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The JBL Tune Flex sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro'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 tells how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case 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 several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 4 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 1 hours
The 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 earbuds and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JBL Tune Flex use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of JBL Tune Flex
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune Flex will work fine with your iPhone.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 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.
JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa.
Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency as a transducer. JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them. The 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. Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. It's very 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. JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device. JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support this function.
It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
JBL Tune Flex come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
