JBL Tune Flex JBLTFLEXBLUAM
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune Flex JBLTFLEXBLUAM
The JBL Tune Flex earbuds receive mixed reviews. While many users praise the sound quality, bass, and value for money, a significant number report serious issues with charging, connectivity, and fit. Durability is a standout positive, with several accounts of surviving washes and months outdoors, but reliability problems like uneven charging and random disconnections are common complaints.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Powerful bass
- Good value for money
- Excellent durability
- Comfortable fit for some
Cons
- Charging issues
- Poor fit for many ears
- Connectivity problems
- Unreliable ANC
- Touch controls too sensitive
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
The JLab JBuds Pods ANC earbuds are highly praised for their excellent value, offering a rich feature set at a budget-friendly price. Users consistently highlight the comfortable fit, long battery life, and good sound quality, though some note the ANC is decent but not top-tier. The JLab app adds customization options like EQ and touch controls, and features like wireless charging and multipoint Bluetooth are well-received. A few users mention the need to select the right ear tips for optimal sound and a minor app pairing quirk.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- ANC is decent but not top-tier
- Earbuds may fall out during activity
- App pairing quirk on iPhone
- Short USB-C cable included
- Need to select correct ear tips for optimal sound
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Tune Flex JBLTFLEXBLUAM | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | Large, Medium, Small | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7 | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10min = 2hrs | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune Flex JBLTFLEXBLUAM
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 36 specs.
