Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating for solids indicates 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. Compared to the JBL Tune Flex, Samsung 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,
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than JBL Tune Flex
JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
are heavier than the JBL Tune Flex by of 1.4g
True wireless devices 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 difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JBL Tune Flex and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
The JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device. Samsung 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
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro'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. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by different persons, 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Samsung 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 not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. 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 many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Tune Flex have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JBL Tune Flex
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Samsung 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 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 well with your iPhone.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Samsung 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize. JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The JBL Tune Flex have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support this function.
It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Tune Flex support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
JBL Tune Flex come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
