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JBL Tune Buds 2 vs JBL Tune Flex 2

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

JBL Tune Buds 2
JBL · 2024Tune Buds 2
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $65
vs
JBL Tune Flex 2
JBL · 2024Tune Flex 2
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
5.8Noise control & calls7.2
9.2Battery7.3
2.2Build & features5.9

Why is Tune Buds 2 better than Tune Flex 2?

  1. Total with charging case36 h vs 24 h+50%
  2. Battery life with ANC10 h vs 8 h+25%

Why is Tune Flex 2 better than Tune Buds 2?

  1. Earbud weight (each)11 g vs 4.2 g2.6×
  2. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune Buds 2JBL Tune Buds 2≈ $657.4
JBL Tune Flex 2JBL Tune Flex 2≈ $657.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω13 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB98 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h12 h
Battery life with ANC10 h8 h
Total with charging case36 h24 h
Battery capacity68 mAh—
Charging time—2 h
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-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)11 g4.2 g
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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