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JBL Tune Flex 2 vs Xiaomi Buds 5

What Tune Flex 2 does better (1) and where Buds 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tune Flex 2
JBL · 2024Tune Flex 2
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Xiaomi Buds 5
Xiaomi · 2024Buds 5
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
7.4Battery8.4

Why is Tune Flex 2 better than Buds 5?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 10 h+20%

Why is Buds 5 better than Tune Flex 2?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 40 h+67%
  2. Driver size12 mm vs 12.4 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tune Flex 2JBL Tune Flex 2≈ $557.7
Xiaomi Buds 5Xiaomi Buds 5≈ $609.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm12.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance13 Ω—
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h10 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case24 h40 h
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
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 callsYes—
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