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JBL Tune 255NC vs JLab Flex Open Earbuds

What Tune 255NC does better (3) and where Flex Open Earbuds wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune 255NC
JBL · 2025Tune 255NC
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $70
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JLab Flex Open Earbuds
JLab · 2025Flex Open Earbuds
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $60
5.7Noise control & calls4.8
9.3Battery4.4
4.1Build & features5.2

Why is Tune 255NC better than Flex Open Earbuds?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Flex Open Earbuds: No
  2. Battery life12 h vs 7 h+71%
  3. Total with charging case48 h vs 21 h2.3×

Why is Flex Open Earbuds better than Tune 255NC?

  1. Weight52 g vs 49 g+7%
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
  3. Battery capacity65 mAh vs 70 mAh+8%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune 255NCJBL Tune 255NC≈ $708.0
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω12 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h7 h
Battery life with ANC12 h—
Total with charging case48 h21 h
Battery capacity65 mAh70 mAh
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Latency—200 ms
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight52 g49 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
ColoursBlackBlack, Teal, White
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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