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JBL Tune Flex vs Redmi Buds 8 Pro

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

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JBL Tune Flex

JBL Tune Flex

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.8 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 11,800In Stock
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Redmi Buds 8 Pro

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Up to 33 hours with the case.
  • Five minutes for up to two hours.
  • IP54 water and dust resistance.
KSh 11,900In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Redmi Buds 8 Pro if you want IP54 water resistance, longer battery life (up to 33 hours) and Bluetooth 5.4. Choose the JBL Tune Flex if you prefer Bluetooth wireless.

Fit

JBL Tune Flex
Open and sealing silicone ear tips
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Small and Large tips supplied

Weight

JBL Tune Flex
4.8 g per earbud
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
5.3 g per earbud

Battery life

JBL Tune Flex
Up to 8 hours ANC off
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Up to 33 hours with the case

Controls

JBL Tune Flex
Touch controls
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Tap gestures

Noise cancellation

JBL Tune Flex
Noise cancellation
Redmi Buds 8 Pro
Active noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Flex

  • Connection: Bluetooth wireless.

Redmi Buds 8 Pro

  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 33 hours (vs 8 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
  • Connection: Bluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP /.
  • Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • Connects to two devices at once.

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PriorityJBL Tune FlexRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Weight4.8 g per earbud5.3 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours ANC offUp to 33 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.4
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours playbackFive minutes for up to two hours
SoftwareWorks with the JBL Headphones appXiaomi Earbuds

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexRedmi Buds 8 Pro
BrandJBLRedmi
ModelTune Flex (original)69547; 69549
Announced2022—
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Glacier Blue; Obsidian Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Weight4.8 g per earbud5.3g ±0.1g per earbud; 46.9g ±1g total
Dimensions34.9×20.5×20.2 mm per earbud (H×W×D)30.6 × 21.3 × 24.5mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours ANC off; up to 6 hours ANC onUp to eight hours; AAC, 50% volume, ANC and dual-device connection off in manufacturer testing
Charging TimeLess than 2 hours from empty—
Fast Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours playbackFive minutes for up to two hours; case at least 20%; AAC, 50% volume, ANC off
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C on charging case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexRedmi Buds 8 Pro
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth Low Energy / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP
Bluetooth5.2; A2DP1.3, AVRCP1.6, HFP1.7Bluetooth 5.4
App SupportJBL Headphones appXiaomi Earbuds; Android 7.0+ (1.31.0i+) or iOS 14.0+ (1.23.0+)
Bluetooth Range—Up to 10m in unobstructed open space
Multipoint Connection—Dual-device connectivity
Connector—Not applicable — true wireless design
Cable Length—Not applicable — no wired audio connection

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Special Features—Google Fast Pair; dual-device connection; audio sharing on specified compatible Xiaomi devices

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Drivers12 mm dynamic driversCoaxial triple-driver system
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 k Hz—
Impedance32 ohms—
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationAdaptive ANC up to 55dB; up to 5kHz bandwidth measured separately, not simultaneously
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware; Talk Thru—
MicrophonesFour microphones; Voice Aware call monitoringThree microphones with AI call noise reduction; tested up to 12m/s wind
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass; app EQHi-Res Audio Wireless certification; LDAC; configurable audio settings; supported Xiaomi devices allow audio sharing
Spatial Audio—Dimensional audio with dynamic head tracking; Dolby Audio enabled through supported phone settings or app

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 hours additional ANC off; 18 hours additional ANC onUp to 33 hours total including case under manufacturer test conditions
Case ChargingUSB-C480mAh battery; input 5V 700mA MAX; output 5V 500mA MAX
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions47.0×51.5×29.3 mm (H×W×D)61.01 × 48.28 × 25.17mm
Case Weight38.6 g36.3g ±1g
Case Features570 m Ah lithium-ion polymer batteryBattery-level light strip
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IP54 rating excludes charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexRedmi Buds 8 Pro
ControlsTouch controlsTap gestures; configurable supported gestures through Xiaomi Earbuds
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 earbudsIP54 earbuds only; case excluded; avoid hot water, showers and immersion
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen and sealing silicone ear tipsSmall and Large tips supplied; Medium tips preinstalled

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexRedmi Buds 8 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Flex earbudsRedmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB-C charging cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen ear tips; three sizes of sealing ear tipsTwo Small and two Large tips; two Medium tips preinstalled
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warningUser manual
Audio Cable—Not applicable — true wireless design

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose Redmi Buds 8 Pro for IP54 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life.

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