JBL TUNE Flex vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of JBL TUNE Flex and JBL Wave. 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. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL TUNE Flex JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Blue | White | Black | Purple White
Protection - Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY JBL TUNE Flex JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 110 dB 100 dB JBL TUNE Flex have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 12 mm 8 mm JBL TUNE Flex have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Wave.
MICROPHONE JBL TUNE Flex JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
CABLE JBL TUNE Flex JBL Wave
Cable Type USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL TUNE Flex JBL Wave
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 55 mAh 48 mAh JBL TUNE Flex have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life 4.5 hours 8 hours JBL Wave 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 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS JBL TUNE Flex JBL Wave
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of earhooks, charging case (570 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4, GFSK, π/4 QPSK, 8DPSK -
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