Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
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. In comparison to the JBL Tune Flex, Galaxy Buds 2 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,
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than JBL Tune Flex
The JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
are heavier than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference of 1.4g
True wireless devices 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 difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance
Galaxy Buds 2 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
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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The JBL Tune Flex and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively 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.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2mm
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 6 hours
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 for the first time. JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support 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.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JBL Tune Flex
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex
JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune Flex will work fine with your iPad.
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 Galaxy Buds 2 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.
The JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
The size 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 recognize. JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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. The JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a control panel on them.
JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Tune Flex come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
