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JBL Tune Flex 2 vs JBL Wave Beam 2

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

JBL Tune Flex 2
JBL · 2024Tune Flex 2
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $55
vs
JBL Wave Beam 2
JBL · 2024Wave Beam 2
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $50
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls9.7
7.4Battery7.8

Why is Tune Flex 2 better than Wave Beam 2?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 10 h+20%
  2. Driver size12 mm vs 8 mm+50%

Why is Wave Beam 2 better than Tune Flex 2?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 40 h+67%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune Flex 2JBL Tune Flex 2≈ $557.7
JBL Wave Beam 2JBL Wave Beam 2≈ $509.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance13 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB100 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h10 h
Battery life with ANC8 h8 h
Total with charging case24 h40 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.2 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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