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JBL Tune Beam 2 vs JBL Tune Flex 2

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

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JBL Tune Beam 2

JBL Tune Beam 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 12,300In 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 JBL Tune Flex 2 is the better buy: it is slimmer and has larger 12 mm drivers, with the same IP54 rating as the JBL Tune Beam 2.

Weight

JBL Tune Beam 2
5.2gg per earpiece
JBL Tune Flex 2
4.4 g per earbud

Fast charging

JBL Tune Beam 2
Yes, 3 hours runtime from speed charge
JBL Tune Flex 2
Yes

Impedance

JBL Tune Beam 2
16Ω
JBL Tune Flex 2
13Ω

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Beam 2

  • Up to 36 hours with the case.
  • Yes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
  • Works with the JBL Headphones app.

JBL Tune Flex 2

  • Slimmer: 19.59 mm thick (vs 22.6 mm).
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 10 mm).

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PriorityJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2
Weight5.2gg per earpiece4.4 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 36 hours with the caseUp to 36 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Fast chargingYes, 3 hours runtime from speed chargeYes
Impedance16Ω13Ω

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2
BrandJBLJBL
ModelTune Beam 2Tune Flex 2
Announced20242024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlack, White, TurquoiseBlack, White, Turquoise

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2
Weight5.2gg per earpiece4.4g per earpiece
Dimensions33.4 × 22.6 × 25 mm per earbud34.63 × 20.32 × 19.59 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2
Battery LifeUp to 48 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC on; up to 12 hours with ANC offUp to 48 hours; up to 8 hours with ANC on
Charging Time2 hours from empty2 hrs from empty hours from empty
Fast ChargingYes — 3 hours runtime from speed chargeYes
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Multipoint ConnectionYesYes
ConnectorWireless audio connectionWireless audio connection
Cable LengthNo audio cableNo audio cable
App SupportJBL Headphones appJBL Headphones app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2
Special FeaturesTrue WirelessTrue Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2
Drivers10 mm dynamic drivers12 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance16Ω13Ω
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive Noise CancelingAdaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Spatial AudioSpatial SoundSpatial Sound
Microphones6 microphones6 microphones
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice AwareJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 36 hours total playback contributionUp to 36 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingNoNo
Case Dimensions61.5 × 29.15 × 47 mm51.43 × 47 × 29.14 mm
Case Weight42gg32.9g
Case FeaturesStandard charging caseStandard charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2
ControlsTouch ControlTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIP54, Water resistantIP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsEar tips includedEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune Beam 2JBL Tune Flex 2
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Beam 2 headphonesJBL Tune Flex 2 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableType-C USB charging cableType-C USB charging cable
Audio CableNot includedNot included
Ear Tips / Accessories3 sizes of ear tips3 sizes of ear tips; 1 size open ear tips
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)Warranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP54.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

The JBL Tune Flex 2 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a slimmer build and larger 12 mm drivers.

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