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Beats Solo Buds vs JBL Tune Flex 2

What Solo Buds does better (1) and where Tune Flex 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Beats Solo Buds
Beats · 2024Solo Buds
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $65
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JBL Tune Flex 2
JBL · 2024Tune Flex 2
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $65
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
7.2Battery7.3

Why is Solo Buds better than Tune Flex 2?

  1. Battery life18 h vs 12 h+50%

Why is Tune Flex 2 better than Solo Buds?

  1. Total with charging case18 h vs 24 h+33%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.7 g vs 4.2 g+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Beats Solo BudsBeats Solo Buds≈ $658.9
JBL Tune Flex 2JBL Tune Flex 2≈ $657.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—13 Ω
Sensitivity—98 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life18 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case18 h24 h
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.7 g4.2 g
Protection rating—IP54
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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