Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | JBL Tune Flex |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 11g | 9.6g | |
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 | 10mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 25dB/mW | 108dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 24hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
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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IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say 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 number 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. 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 for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g weigh more than the JBL Tune Flex by of 1.4g 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 matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. The JBL Tune Flex sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by 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
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The 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 on its way through. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 . Each time you recharge your device, 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Tune Flex's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 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. JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator 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 device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JBL Tune Flex have USB TYPE-C, a 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 comes along with most current electronics. 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.
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 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 fine with your MacBook.
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. While the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 voice that the earbud microphone can recognize. JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 be found in your bag, JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature. 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 device to find them.
The JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Galaxy Buds 2 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have this function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the JBL Tune Flex, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.
JBL Tune Flex support 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 .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Tune Flex come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.