Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL TUNE Flex

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JBL TUNE Flex. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JBL TUNE Flex Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Flex
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: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g 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
Colour - Blue | White | Black | Purple
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Flex
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL TUNE Flex have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (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 Adaptive EQ Pure Bass
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 12 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Flex
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Flex
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Flex
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Flex
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Flex
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 4.5 hours Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL TUNE Flex.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 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
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JBL TUNE Flex
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of earhooks, charging case (570 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4, GFSK, π/4 QPSK, 8DPSK
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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