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JBL Tune Flex vs JBL Tune Beam 2

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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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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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Tune Flex if you want faster recharging (10 minutes), a slimmer 20.2 mm body and larger 12 mm drivers. Choose the JBL Tune Beam 2 if you want IP54 water resistance, longer battery life (up to 48 hours) and a newer model (2024).

Controls

JBL Tune Flex
Touch controls for everyday use
JBL Tune Beam 2
Touch controls for playback

Fit

JBL Tune Flex
Open and sealing silicone ear tips
JBL Tune Beam 2
Ear tips included

Weight

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

Battery life

JBL Tune Flex
Up to 8 hours ANC off
JBL Tune Beam 2
Up to 36 hours with the case

Noise cancellation

JBL Tune Flex
Noise cancellation
JBL Tune Beam 2
Active noise cancellation

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Flex

  • Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2 hours).
  • Slimmer: 20.2 mm thick (vs 22.6 mm).
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 10 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 11,800 (vs KSh 12,300).

JBL Tune Beam 2

  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 48 hours (vs 8 hours).
  • Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2022).

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PriorityJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam 2
FitOpen and sealing silicone ear tipsEar tips included
Weight4.8 g per earbud5.2gg per earpiece
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours ANC offUp to 36 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours playbackYes - 3 hours runtime from speed charge

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam 2
BrandJBLJBL
ModelTune Flex (original)Tune Beam 2
Announced20222024
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
Color—Black, White, Turquoise

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam 2
Weight4.8 g per earbud5.2gg per earpiece
Dimensions34.9×20.5×20.2 mm per earbud (H×W×D)33.4 × 22.6 × 25 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam 2
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours ANC off; up to 6 hours ANC onUp to 48 hours; up to 10 hours with ANC on; up to 12 hours with ANC off
Charging TimeLess than 2 hours from empty2 hours from empty
Fast Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours playbackYes — 3 hours runtime from speed charge
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam 2
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
Bluetooth5.2; A2DP1.3, AVRCP1.6, HFP1.7Bluetooth 5.3
App SupportJBL Headphones appJBL Headphones app
Multipoint Connection—Yes
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam 2
Special Features—True Wireless

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam 2
Drivers12 mm dynamic drivers10 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 k Hz20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance32 ohms16Ω
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationAdaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware; Talk ThruAmbient Aware, TalkThru
MicrophonesFour microphones; Voice Aware call monitoring6 microphones
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass; app EQJBL Pure Bass Sound, Voice Aware
Spatial Audio—Spatial Sound

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam 2
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 hours additional ANC off; 18 hours additional ANC onUp to 36 hours total playback contribution
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions47.0×51.5×29.3 mm (H×W×D)61.5 × 29.15 × 47 mm
Case Weight38.6 g42gg
Case Features570 m Ah lithium-ion polymer batteryStandard charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam 2
ControlsTouch controlsTouch Control
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 earbudsIP54, Water resistant
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen and sealing silicone ear tipsEar tips included

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam 2
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Flex earbudsJBL Tune Beam 2 headphones
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableType-C USB charging cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen ear tips; three sizes of sealing ear tips3 sizes of ear tips
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warningWarranty / Warning (W / !); product QSG/ Safety Sheet (S / i)
Audio Cable—Not included

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same app support: JBL Headphones app.

In summary

Choose Tune Beam 2 for IP54 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life; Tune Flex offers faster recharging at a lower price.

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