Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
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 an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat
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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
JBL Tune Flex stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.
JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
The JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
SPL, is the pressure level 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.
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 requires fewer chargings.
This 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
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 when they have been unused for long periods.
JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.
The JBL Tune Flex use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
The 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.
The JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being 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 JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.
The JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness 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 earbud microphone can pick up.
The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.
JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JBL Tune Flex come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.