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JBL Tune Flex vs JBL Tune Beam

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

JBL Tune Beam

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls you can customise.
KSh 11,800In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the JBL Tune Flex if you want faster recharging (10 minutes) and larger 12 mm drivers. Choose the JBL Tune Beam if you want IP54 water resistance and longer battery life (up to 12 hours).

Weight

JBL Tune Flex
4.8 g per earbud
JBL Tune Beam
5 g per earbud

Controls

JBL Tune Flex
Touch controls for everyday use
JBL Tune Beam
Touch controls you can customise

Fit

JBL Tune Flex
Open and sealing silicone ear tips
JBL Tune Beam
Three silicone ear-tip sizes

Battery life

JBL Tune Flex
Up to 8 hours ANC off
JBL Tune Beam
Up to 12 hours ANC off

Connections

JBL Tune Flex
Bluetooth 5.2
JBL Tune Beam
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Flex

  • Recharges faster: 10 minutes (vs 2 hours).
  • Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 6 mm).

JBL Tune Beam

  • IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 12 hours (vs 8 hours).

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PriorityJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam
FitOpen and sealing silicone ear tipsThree silicone ear-tip sizes
Weight4.8 g per earbud5 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours ANC offUp to 12 hours ANC off
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours playback15 minutes for up to 4 hours playback

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam
BrandJBLJBL
ModelTune Flex (original)Tune Beam (original)
Announced2022January 2023
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam
Weight4.8 g per earbud5 g per earbud
Dimensions34.9×20.5×20.2 mm per earbud (H×W×D)—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours ANC off; up to 6 hours ANC onUp to 12 hours ANC off; up to 10 hours ANC on
Charging TimeLess than 2 hours from emptyApproximately 2 hours from empty
Fast Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours playback15 minutes for up to 4 hours playback
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C on charging case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth wireless
Bluetooth5.2; A2DP1.3, AVRCP1.6, HFP1.75.3; A2DP1.3.2, AVRCP1.6.2, HFP1.8
App SupportJBL Headphones appJBL Headphones app

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam
Drivers12 mm dynamic drivers6 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 k Hz20 Hz–20 k Hz
Impedance32 ohms16 ohms
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationActive noise cancellation
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware; Talk ThruAmbient Aware; Talk Thru
MicrophonesFour microphones; Voice Aware call monitoringFour microphones; Voice Aware
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass; app EQJBL Pure Bass; app EQ; Smart Audio and Video modes

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 hours additional ANC off; 18 hours additional ANC onUp to 36 hours additional ANC off; 30 hours additional ANC on
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions47.0×51.5×29.3 mm (H×W×D)—
Case Weight38.6 g50.3 g
Case Features570 m Ah lithium-ion polymer battery750 m Ah lithium-ion polymer battery

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam
ControlsTouch controlsApp-customizable touch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 earbudsIP54 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen and sealing silicone ear tipsThree silicone ear-tip sizes

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexJBL Tune Beam
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Flex earbudsJBL Tune Beam earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB-C cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen ear tips; three sizes of sealing ear tipsThree ear-tip sizes
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warningQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warning

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 connection: Bluetooth wireless.

In summary

Choose Tune Beam for IP54 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life; Tune Flex offers faster recharging and drivers.

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