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OnePlus Buds Pro vs JBL Tune Flex 2

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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OnePlus Buds Pro

OnePlus Buds Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • IPX4 rating for the case.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 13,000In Stock
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JBL Tune Flex 2

JBL Tune Flex 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.4 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
KSh 12,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The OnePlus Buds Pro has better water and dust protection (IP55) and faster recharging (10 minutes) and offers wireless charging, while the JBL Tune Flex 2 lasts longer between charges (up to 48 hours) and is slimmer.

Connections

OnePlus Buds Pro
Bluetooth 5.2 connection
JBL Tune Flex 2
Bluetooth 5.3 connection

Controls

OnePlus Buds Pro
Touch controls for everyday use
JBL Tune Flex 2
Touch controls for playback

Fit

OnePlus Buds Pro
Three sizes of silicone ear tips
JBL Tune Flex 2
Ear tips included

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro
4.35 g per earbud
JBL Tune Flex 2
4.4 g per earbud

Battery life

OnePlus Buds Pro
Up to 38 hours total (ANC off)
JBL Tune Flex 2
Up to 36 hours with the case

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

OnePlus Buds Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2 hours), Warp Charge.
  • Wireless charging: Qi charging case.
  • Case wireless charging: Qi.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

JBL Tune Flex 2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 48 hours (vs 38 hours).
  • Slimmer: 19.59 mm thick (vs 24.9 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2021).
  • Lower price: KSh 12,500 (vs KSh 13,000).

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PriorityOnePlus Buds ProJBL Tune Flex 2
FitThree sizes of silicone ear tipsEar tips included
Weight4.35 g per earbud4.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 38 hours total (ANC off)Up to 36 hours with the case
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesTouch Control
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP55 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProJBL Tune Flex 2
BrandOnePlusJBL
ModelBuds ProTune Flex 2
Announced20212024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, White, Turquoise

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProJBL Tune Flex 2
WeightBuds: 4.35g each, Case: 52g4.4g per earpiece
DimensionsBuds: 32 x 23.2 mm, Case: 60.1 x 49.1 x 24.9 mm34.63 × 20.32 × 19.59 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProJBL Tune Flex 2
Battery LifeUp to 38 hours total (ANC off)Up to 48 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on
Charging Time10 min for 10 hours (Warp Charge)2 hrs from empty hours from empty
Fast Charging10 minutes provides up to 2 hours earbuds or 10 hours including caseYes
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C
Wireless ChargingYes, Qi charging caseNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProJBL Tune Flex 2
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-C chargingBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range10 m—
Multipoint ConnectionYes, Dual ConnectionYes
App SupportHeyMelodyJBL Headphones app
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProJBL Tune Flex 2
Special FeaturesDolby Atmos, Zen Mode Air, Transparency modeTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProJBL Tune Flex 2
Drivers11mm dynamic12 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20Hz – 20kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Audio CodecsSBC, AAC, LHDC—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive up to 40dBAdaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Microphones3 per earbud6 microphones
Audio FeaturesOnePlus Audio ID; Zen Mode AirJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Impedance—13Ω
Spatial Audio—Spatial Sound

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProJBL Tune Flex 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in the total battery-life figures aboveUp to 36 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYes, QiNo
Case Dimensions60.1 × 49 × 24.9 mm51.43 × 47 × 29.14 mm
Case Weight52 g32.9g
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4—
Case FeaturesProtective charging caseStandard charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProJBL Tune Flex 2
ControlsTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modesTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP55 (buds), IPX4 (case)IP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsThree sizes of silicone ear tipsEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationOnePlus Buds ProJBL Tune Flex 2
Headphones / EarbudsBuds Pro earbudsJBL Tune Flex 2 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesEar tips/accessories supplied for the product design3 sizes of ear tips; 1 size open ear tips
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Both can stay connected to two devices.

In summary

For most buyers the OnePlus Buds Pro is the better buy; the JBL Tune Flex 2 makes sense if you want longer battery life.

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