JBL Tune Flex
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Tune Flex | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 9.6g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | 12mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 108dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, JBL Tune Flex have a rating of IPX4 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Tune Flex, at 9.6g are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -132.15g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds . Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance JBL Tune Flex's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Tune Flex and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers ANC utilises 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 cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation 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. The JBL Tune Flex too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out . Both JBL Tune Flex, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a juicier bass than the JBL Tune Flex Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Tune Flex Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Tune Flex's battery life is less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not 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 manufacturer, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a charge of 44 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Tune Flex's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 20 hours It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. JBL Tune Flex takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1 hours The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case.
JBL Tune Flex too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. JBL Tune Flex too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Tune Flex has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. JBL Tune Flex have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. The JBL Tune Flex microphones are 4, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound. The JBL Tune Flex too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The JBL Tune Flex too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Tune Flex support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Tune Flex also have this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. JBL Tune Flex too have a control panel on them. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Tune Flex also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. JBL Tune Flex too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.