JBL Tune Flex
With 12mm drivers tuned for JBL's Pure Bass Sound and adaptive ANC, these earbuds deliver emphasized low-end and effective noise isolation in a water-resistant IPX4 build. The 32-hour total battery life with 10-minute charging for 2 hours of playback ensures all-day use. Best for budget-conscious commuters and gym-goers who prioritize bass and battery life over call clarity.
About This Earbuds
Tackle your day one song at a time with the JBL Tune Flex. These true wireless earbuds give you up to 32 hours of exceptional JBL Pure Bass Sound, while the ergonomic and water-resistant design gives you all-day comfort in any weather. A simple touch allows you to manage and enjoy perfect calls anywhere, without ambient noises. And with Active Noise Cancelling and Smart Ambient technology, you choose whether you want to tune out the world or engage with your surroundings. The light stick open design ensures comfort all-day long and natural sound awareness. Best of all, the JBL Headphones App lets you personalize your entire listening experience. Stay connected to your world, your way.
- JBL Pure Bass Sound: Smartly designed 12mm drivers enhanced by the stick form factor deliver JBL's Pure Bass Sound so you'll feel every pulsing beat.
- Active Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient: Hear more of what you want, less of what you don't. Active Noise Cancelling technology with 2 microphones lets you minimize audio distractions. With Ambient Aware, you can tune into your surroundings at any time so that you feel safer when you're out in the world, while TalkThru lets you stop for a quick chat without having to remove your headphones.
- 4 mics for perfect calls: Enjoy hassle-free, hands-free calls in stereo. The Tune Flex are equipped with 4 microphones, so you'll always be heard with perfect clarity. Never hesitate to take or make a call again. And with VoiceAware, you can choose how much of your own voice to hear by controlling the amount of mic input routed back into your earbuds.
- Up to 32 hours of battery life: Never miss a beat with 32 (8 plus24) hours of battery life or 6 hours, plus 18 hours in the case when noise cancelling is engaged. Need a boost? Speed Charge for just 10 minutes to get 2 hours of playtime.
- Water resistant and sweatproof: Don't be deterred by bad weather. Thanks to IPX4 water resistance and sweat proofing, there isn't a workout or downpour the Tune Flex can't handle.
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong mic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile) 16th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Driver Size | 12 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 98 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7 |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 32 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | JBL Headphones App |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | JBL Tune Flex | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | SoundPEATS H3 H3 | Nothing Ear (a) Ear (a) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | hybrid | Dynamic | Dynamic Driver | hybrid | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 42.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | 32 | 54 | 26 | 50 | 37 | 42.5 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant | IP55 | IPX5 | Not Water Resist |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBL Tune Flex | 96.5 | 90.4 | 78.8 | 79.6 | 82 | 93.3 | 15.6 | 87 | 69.2 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.5 | 96.9 | 91.2 | 99.8 | 96.4 | 70 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 80.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.5 | 96.9 | 69.6 | 91.6 | 73 | 93.3 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.4 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.4 | 96.9 | 91.2 | 96.8 | 94.4 | 70 | 91.9 | 84.6 | 89.4 |
| SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare | 96.5 | 96.9 | 91.2 | 99.9 | 81.2 | 70 | 91.9 | 89.7 | 89.4 |
| Nothing Ear (a) Ear (a) Compare | 96.5 | 96.9 | 69.6 | 85.8 | 99.5 | 70 | 79.2 | 99.3 | 89.4 |
Usage Scores
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