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JBL Tune Flex vs OnePlus Nord Buds 4 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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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 0.2 g per earbud.
  • Charging case uses USB-C.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
KSh 11,900In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro if you want IP55 water resistance, longer battery life (up to 13 hours) and Bluetooth 6.0. The JBL Tune Flex costs less.

Weight

JBL Tune Flex
4.8 g per earbud
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
0.2 g per earbud

Fit

JBL Tune Flex
Open and sealing silicone ear tips
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
S, M and L tips

Battery life

JBL Tune Flex
Up to 8 hours ANC off
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Up to 13 hours

Controls

JBL Tune Flex
Touch controls
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Swipe volume and touch controls

Connections

JBL Tune Flex
Bluetooth 5.2
OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Bluetooth 6.0

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tune Flex

  • Active noise cancellation.

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro

  • IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 13 hours (vs 8 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.2).
  • Slimmer: 17.52 mm thick (vs 20.2 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2022).
  • Supports spatial audio.

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PriorityJBL Tune FlexOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Weight4.8 g per earbud4.4 g
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours ANC offUp to 13 hours
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 6.0
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP55 water and dust resistance
Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours playback10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case
SoftwareWorks with the JBL Headphones appWorks with the HeyMelody app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
BrandJBLOnePlus
ModelTune Flex (original)Nord Buds 4 Pro
Announced2022March 2026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Weight4.8 g per earbud4.4 g +/- 0.2 g per earbud
Dimensions34.9×20.5×20.2 mm per earbud (H×W×D)31 x 20 x 17.52 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours ANC off; up to 6 hours ANC onUp to 13 hours; AAC, ANC off, 50% volume
Charging TimeLess than 2 hours from emptyEarbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds and case about 90 minutes
Fast Charging10 minutes for up to 2 hours playback10 minutes provides up to 13 hours including charging case
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C on case

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth wireless
Bluetooth5.2; A2DP1.3, AVRCP1.6, HFP1.76.0
App SupportJBL Headphones appHeyMelody app
Bluetooth Range—10 m
Multipoint Connection—Dual-device connection

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Voice Assistant—AI Assistant; supported device and service requirements apply
Sensors—Acoustic sensors monitor ambient noise, in-ear sound and wearing status
Special Features—Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; AI Translation; 62 mAh battery per earbud

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Drivers12 mm dynamic drivers12 mm dynamic
Frequency Response20 Hz–20 k Hz20 Hz–40 kHz
Impedance32 ohms28 ohms
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellationReal-time active noise cancellation
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware; Talk ThruYes
MicrophonesFour microphones; Voice Aware call monitoringSix microphones; three per earbud
Audio FeaturesJBL Pure Bass; app EQBassWave; six-mic AI call noise cancellation
Audio Codecs—LHDC 5.0; AAC; SBC
Spatial Audio—OnePlus 3D Spatial Audio; Game Sound Spatial Audio

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseRechargeable charging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 24 hours additional ANC off; 18 hours additional ANC onUp to 54 hours combined; AAC, ANC off, 50% volume
Case ChargingUSB-CWired USB-C; 530 mAh case battery
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions47.0×51.5×29.3 mm (H×W×D)60 x 49.64 x 25.04 mm
Case Weight38.6 g34.2 g +/- 1 g
Case Features570 m Ah lithium-ion polymer battery—
Case Water & Dust Resistance—No water or dust resistance

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
ControlsTouch controlsSwipe volume and touch controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 earbudsIP55
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen and sealing silicone ear tipsS, M and L tips; M preinstalled

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tune FlexOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tune Flex earbudsOnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB-C charging cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen ear tips; three sizes of sealing ear tipsS, M and L tips; brand sticker
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty/warningUser manual; safety and warranty
Audio Cable—True wireless design

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both recharge in about 10 minutes.
  • Both use 12 mm drivers.

In summary

Choose OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro for IP55 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life.

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