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JBL TUNE FLEX vs Yamaha TW-ES5A

What TUNE FLEX does better (2) and where TW-ES5A wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JBL TUNE FLEX
JBL · 2022TUNE FLEX
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $75
vs
Yamaha TW-ES5A
Yamaha · 2022TW-ES5A
6.3Score
3 advantages≈ $80
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls4.6
5.1Battery6.6
5.2Build & features7.3

Why is TUNE FLEX better than TW-ES5A?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · TW-ES5A: No
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.8 g vs 7.9 g+65%

Why is TW-ES5A better than TUNE FLEX?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. aptXNo · TUNE FLEX: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

JBL TUNE FLEXJBL TUNE FLEX≈ $756.2
Yamaha TW-ES5AYamaha TW-ES5A≈ $806.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—34 h
Charging time2 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g7.9 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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