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JBL Live Flex vs Noble Audio FALCON MAX

What Live Flex does better (2) and where FALCON MAX wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Live Flex
JBL · 2023Live Flex
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $65
vs
Noble Audio FALCON MAX
Noble Audio · 2023FALCON MAX
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
5.0Noise control & calls7.2
6.3Battery3.3

Why is Live Flex better than FALCON MAX?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 5.5 h+45%
  2. Driver size12 mm vs 10 mm+20%

Why is FALCON MAX better than Live Flex?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Live Flex: Yes
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 48,000 Hz2.4×
  3. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Live FlexJBL Live Flex≈ $655.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicHybrid
Driver size12 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz48,000 Hz
Impedance93 Ω—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h5.5 h
Battery life with ANC—4.5 h
Total with charging case40 h—
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.5 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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