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JBL TUNE FLEX vs Yamaha TW-E5B

What TUNE FLEX does better (3) and where TW-E5B wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL TUNE FLEX
JBL · 2022TUNE FLEX
6.2Score
3 advantages≈ $75
vs
Yamaha TW-E5B
Yamaha · 2022TW-E5B
6.5Score
4 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls4.6
5.1Battery6.1
5.2Build & features7.4

Why is TUNE FLEX better than TW-E5B?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · TW-E5B: No
  2. Driver size12 mm vs 7 mm+71%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.8 g vs 6.5 g+35%

Why is TW-E5B better than TUNE FLEX?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · TUNE FLEX: Yes
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  4. aptXNo · TUNE FLEX: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JBL TUNE FLEXJBL TUNE FLEX≈ $756.2
Yamaha TW-E5BYamaha TW-E5B≈ $806.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm7 mm
Number of drivers—2
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—30 h
Charging time2 h1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g6.5 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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