JBL TUNE Flex vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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Detailed comparison and review of JBL TUNE Flex and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JBL TUNE Flex vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE Flex Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height - 3.079 cm
Width - 1.826 cm
Depth - 1.921 cm
Weight - 4.28 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.15 cm x 2.93 cm x 4.7 cm / 38.6 g
Earbud: 2.05 cm x 2.02 cm x 3.49 cm / 4.8 g
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Blue | White | Black | Purple White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE Flex Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL TUNE Flex have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - JBL TUNE Flex are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Smart Ambient -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Pure Bass Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 12 mm -
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE Flex Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL TUNE Flex Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE JBL TUNE Flex Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES JBL TUNE Flex Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE Flex Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 4.5 hours 6 hour(s) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE Flex.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 32 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (ANC OFF / Bluetooth): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (ANC ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 2 -
OTHERS JBL TUNE Flex Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of earhooks, charging case (570 mAh) Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards IPX4, GFSK, π/4 QPSK, 8DPSK -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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